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Advocate of the truth

Will the dark side of mankind win?

A fast-paced dystopian thriller. On the brink of a dystopian future. We are heading for a society in which all human consciousness ceases to exist.

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This gripping novel paints a grim picture of what the future may have in store for us

Thomas was partner of a prestigious law firm before he decided to focus on a better world, driven by compassion instead of money and power. When he promises his best friend to prevent a groundbreaking chip technology from being exploited, he has no clue what awaits him.

Thomas gets confronted with invisible forces with their very own vision of a better world. He is plunged into a web of filthy espionage, fake news and evil populism. Nothing is what it seems. It is a grim battle of soul against science, of freedom versus control, of wisdom against Trumpism. If the invisible forces succeed mankind faces a dystopian future.

We are heading for a society in which all human consciousness ceases to exist

His tense search for the truth leads Thomas to the medieval city of Assisi, back alleys and dimly-lit churches in Rome and a former French monastery above Nice overlooking the Mediterranean. Two intriguing women stand beside him.

Will the dark side of mankind win?

It is all happening today, it will be much worse than Orwell’s 1984.

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Advocate of the truth is a dystopian thriller about the digital dragon that feeds on our privacy and the serious implications of nanochips registering and managing human behavior. On a more personal level, it is a deeply moving novel about friendship, love and the compassion Francis of Assisi stands for. This dystopian thriller prompts you to reflect on wisdom from the past and ethics for the future. It is an intense struggle between good and evil that hits home in today’s society.

In this day and age when populism is rampant and people see technology merely as a convenience rather than giving it a second thought, Advocate of the truth is particularly relevant.

Bookpresentation of Advocate of the Truth at the European Parliament in Brussels

On 12 January 2017 Author Adriaan Bos presented Advocate of the Truth to Sophie in ‘t Veld at the Europarliament in Brussels. Sophie in ‘t Veld, senior Member of the European Parliament, is well known for her unwithering dedication to protect the privacy of the individual and of human rights in general. They discussed .. yes, you guessed it: privacy risks in today’s society dominated by technology. See press release.

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Genre: No longer available
Publisher: Amsterdam Publishers
Publication Year: 2017
ASIN: B01N6JQU44
ISBN: 9789492371126
List Price: $22,95
eBook Price: $0,99
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The Dutch professor B. Feringa won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016 for his work with molecular machines. Advocate of the truth explains in a beautiful way the negative side effects of nanotechnology, shows what short time political decisions will and can do to mankind. The story is really very interesting and keeps me thinking about the future of my children. In what kind of controlled world they have to live, without any privacy. Everything in life becomes digital, and look what is happening on Twitter or WhatsApp chats without any form of companionship or passion for leadership. We as adults have to think about these things. Which path do we pave for our children? I really recommend everybody to read this novel.
– Amazon Customer
With ‘Advocate of the truth’ Adriaan Bos shows that he masters the art of writing and that he has the potential to be successful in the world of suspenseful novels. We compare his debut with the works of Michael Crichton, Joel C. Rosenberg en Joseph Finder, each leading writers in their thriller segments.
– Crime Zone
If I had to choose one word to sum up my experience of reading this book, I’d choose the word: “thrilling”. There is no better way to put it, I simply loved this book. There is a twist lurking behind every corner and at no point in the novel could I catch my breath. I have to admit it is quite a long book, but the engaging story line makes it seem like a breeze. There were times I could barely put it down (I finished it in 3 sittings). When it comes to its language it is very well written. The author uses profound language that is pleasant to read, yet fairly easy to understand. Furthermore, the author presents an array of intertextual references that make the story even more believable, even more real. Overall, this book (to me) is the kind of book that is best read with a cup of tea, curled up in a cosy chair. A perfect present.
– Johanna Kaszti
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About the Author
Adriaan Bos

Adriaan Bos was a partner at a big law firm for 25 years and served on various boards. He was amongst others one of the co-founders and the Chairman of Lex Mundi, a very successful network of law firms in 150 jurisdictions around the world. Nowadays he combines his work as business mediator with his passion for writing.

In Brussels Adriaan Bos presented his novel 'Advocate of the truth' to Sophie in 't Veld, the prominent Member of the European Parliament well known for her dedication to protect the privacy of the individual and of human rights in general. She will find a companion in Thomas, the main character in the novel.

Advocate of the truth is a thrilling story set in today's society, marked by populism, growing intolerance, terrorism, the yearn for security, the falling away of structures, and failing (political) leadership. A society in which technological developments seem endless, but where the privacy of the individual is undermined with no remorse.

Adriaan Bos, whose choice to trade in his legal briefs for extended stays in monasteries and nature, has added a semi-autobiographical element to the protagonist. He has crafted a suspenseful story that addresses universal values and philosophical issues. His personal commitment to defending the privacy of the individual and to stimulating compassionate social leadership, shines through in his impressive debut.

The author lives in the Netherlands.

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