How many brilliant technological ideas are we away from total disaster? This is a story of one possible answer. Take a walk with Phil through a savage land of manicured lawns and death dealing conveniences. Phil’s only true wish is to live long enough to have a past and some decent memories to go with it. But there are no guarantees in his world. His life hangs in the balance every moment, and death is just a few wrong steps away.  Phil has the courage to survive, but will that be enough?

This is what some of my fellow “Write to Publish” classmates are saying:

“If the prospect of going for a walk outside the safety of your home doesn’t terrify you, Barton makes sure it will. This near-future thriller is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat at all times.”  –  Alejandra Cué (author)

“Fiction at its best. A five-star rating no doubt. A reality like the one depicted here would be excruciating. Wonderful pacing. A great read.” – Selma Martin (author)

“Phil’s Good Ol’ Days is a gripping story of AI gone bad. The writing is vivid, the twist shocking, and the ending powerful. I’ll be looking for more stories from Barton K. Mann.” – Evelyn Puerto (author)

“I loved reading Barton Mann’s story, Phil’s Good Ol’ Days! He creates a unique world of man vs. technology and I found myself quickly connecting to his main character, Phil…rooting for him all the way to the end. ” – Krissy Baccaro (author)