The Last Librarian: An AOI Thriller

Brandt Legg

Nov 2015 · Laughing Rain

About this ebook

A thought provoking thriller from the USA Today bestselling author of  The Cosega Sequence. and The CapStone Conspiracy.

Never let them catch you reading. 
Eighty years from now there is no war, no hunger, and no pollution.
The government decides to close the last remaining library still housing physical books.
The contents will be burned. Almost no one notices. almost no one cares.

In the year 2098, the world is secure and Earth’s 2.9 billion people are healthy and happy. After overcoming a series of calamities in the first half of the century, human advancements birthed a utopian sociey. So when the government announces it will shut down the last library and destroy the books, it hardly seems important. But in addition to the dusty volumes, the library holds many secrets. Unless an unlikely trio can save the books, humanity will lose more than just what is printed on those antique pages. 

With a single government ruling the entire planet, one currency, one language and no religion, the population is unified and enjoying the prosperity that comes with more than seven decades of peace. Free healthcare for all, and guaranteed employment, make the future a dream. But this future may only be safe if the AOI can hide the past. 

The books must be saved! The impossible task is up to an angry author, a brazen revolutionary and the last librarian.  
When everything is perfect, the only thing left to fear is the truth. 

This conspiracy thriller will appeal to fans of Ray Bradbury, George Orwell, Marcus Sakey, Ernest Cline, Hugh Howey, Daniel Silva, Clive Cussler, Orson Scott Card, Pierce Brown, Blake Crouch, Douglas E. Richards, A.G. Riddle, Ursula Le Guin, and Suzanne Collins. 

Praise for the Justar Journal

"Pushed all the right buttons - SciFi, mystery, techno-thriller, quotes from great authors . . . "
"Fascinating, clever story reminiscent of 1984.”
“Richly deep characters. His words flow smoothly over a textured plot that's interlaced with an imaginative world of science fiction, captivating readers.” 
“A complex conspiracy that kept me guessing and reading until I consumed the entire series!"
"Very engaging plot with thought provoking turns. Very exciting read.”

Find out why nearly a million copies of Brandt Legg's books have been sold/downloaded worldwide.

THE LAST LIBRARIAN (Justar Journal #1)
THE LOST TREERUNNER (Justar Journal #2)
THE LIST KEEPERS (Justar Journal #3)

 

Ratings and reviews

This book has a surprising old fashioned feel to it. Not in a negative sense, but almost like a warm blanket. Even though there is drama in an educated sense, It feels like you know the story but are surprised by it all the same.. This story could be happening now and it wouldn't change the enjoyment of it. The fact that it is set in the future makes it less like a worrying possibility. I'm just going to order the next one. You could read this book on it's own without buying more but the confidence and comfortable skill of the author leads you to read more.

I agree with some of the other readers. It seemed like a combination of '1984' and 'Fahrenheit 451'. The development of characters and location descriptions were vivid. As I read I was seeing the "movie" in my head. After I started reading I couldn't stop. My only letdown was when the last page said "End of Book One". So I will definitely have to read the whole series so I can find out what happened to everyone and the world. Thank you for a lovely experience. I'm looking forward to the other two books.

A solid read. A good story for the times we live in. The romance didn't work for me but the intrigue did. Like a good burlesque dancer, the obscured eveal is more alluring than a full reveal would be.. A good start to a series.

About the author

USA TODAY bestselling author, Brandt Legg is a former child prodigy who turned a hobby into a multi-million dollar empire. At eight, Legg's father died suddenly, plunging his family into poverty. Two years later, while suffering from crippling migraines, he started in business. National media dubbed him the "Teen Tycoon," but by the time he reached his twenties, the high-flying Legg became ensnarled in the financial whirlwind of the junk bond eighties, lost his entire fortune . . . and ended up serving time in federal prison for financial improprieties. 

Legg emerged, chastened and wiser, one year later and began anew in retail and real estate. In the more than two decades since, his life adventures have led him through magazine publishing, a newspaper column, photography, FM radio, CD production and concert promotion. His thrillers have excited hundreds of thousands of readers around the world. For more information, or to contact Brandt, visit BrandtLegg.com, he loves to hear from readers and always responds!