BREAKING — 'The Code of Secret Domination' Unveils Memory-Bartering Dystopia in New Sci‑Fi Blockbuster
CHANDRAKONA, India, June 27, 2025 — The Code of Secret Domination, the highly anticipated sci‑fi novel by Akash Mondal, launches readers into a chilling world where memories are currency and surveillance is law. Released just three months ago, this riveting debut is already generating buzz for its fast-paced plot, thought-provoking themes, and complex characters .
📚 Why It Matters: Memory, Identity & Dystopian ControlThis isn't just another dystopian thriller. The Code of Secret Domination delves into timely issues—privacy erosion, identity theft, and the ethics of memory manipulation—in an age of AI and data surveillance. With global conversations around digital rights and personal autonomy, Mondal's narrative feels prescient.
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⭐ Early Praise critics call it a 'fast‑paced, thought‑provoking blend of dystopian speculation and pulse‑pounding suspense'. The narrative lingers long after the last page, a testament to its emotional depth and philosophical resonance.
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🧠 A City Where Every Thought Can Be Bought or Sold Mondal constructs a surreal metropolis where memories are extracted, traded, and weaponized. His protagonist, Lina, emerges as an unlikely hero—teaming up with a reclusive inventor and a tenacious journalist to dismantle a surveillance apparatus that threatens the very truth of identity.
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