A Futuristic Narrative with Lasting Impact

Afterlife: Cool Assassins 3 by J. O. Quantaman is a futuristic science-fiction thriller that blends cyberpunk intensity with political dystopia, where surveillance is absolute, security is trusted blindly, and violence hides behind digital perfection.

Unfolding through multiple storylines that slowly collide, Afterlife: Cool Assassins 3 is set in the year 2076. The plot opens with Manuel, a professional assassin, entering the city of Tsawwassen using a forged identity, exposing cracks in a society that prides itself on absolute surveillance. Parallel to this threat is Marija’s mission, where a routine hacking operation turns into a horrifying discovery of human trafficking run by powerful corporate networks. The political dimension deepens through Yvonne Boden, the city’s manager, who investigates a suspicious shipwreck involving an Indigenous community, only to face secrecy and half-truths from security agencies. At the emotional center of the novel is Raven Rocksong, a teenage survivor of the shipwreck who loses her foot and is sent to a space habitat for regeneration. As Manuel’s violence escalates, elite operatives are deployed to capture him alive, driving the story toward a tense confrontation between justice and cruelty.

Afterlife: Cool Assassins 3 stands out for J. O. Quantaman’s ambitious world-building and layered storytelling. The writing is detailed and immersive, filled with scientific, political, and social concepts that feel realistic rather than overwhelming. The characters are vividly drawn: Manuel is disturbingly cold, Yvonne is morally driven yet constrained, and Raven is portrayed with emotional sensitivity and strength. The shifting perspectives keep the narrative engaging and underline the complexity of truth in a tightly controlled society.

I would strongly recommend Afterlife: Cool Assassins 3 to readers who enjoy thoughtful science fiction that goes beyond action. This is a book for those who like stories that question power, justice, and progress while still delivering tension and emotional impact. Personally, I found the book intense, immersive, and deeply absorbing. It is undoubtedly a story that lingers in the mind long after it ends. 5 stars!