A speculative techno-thriller by Lloyd Brown

In the near future, the border is just a line. But sovereignty is everything.

When the United States declares a sudden annexation of Canadian territory under the guise of “forward correction,” the world teeters on the edge of chaos. In the face of overwhelming military pressure, Canada unveils its last line of defense—a cutting-edge, decentralized warfighting system known as Sovereign Net.

As drone swarms darken the skies and AI-driven conflict redefines the battlefield, unlikely alliances form. An American intelligence officer with doubts about the "truth". A Canadian engineer haunted by ethical compromise. Soldiers who must fight alongside machines unsure they can fully trust.

Told through multiple intersecting perspectives—political, military, and civilian—The 49th Line is a chillingly plausible vision of tomorrow’s war. Part political thriller, part science fiction, it explores what happens when national survival collides with technological dominance.

Perfect for fans of:
Robert J. Sawyer, Black Mirror, Red Storm Rising, and The Peripheral by William Gibson.

Format: Paperback / eBook
Length: ~200 pages
Publisher: Independent
Genre: Speculative Fiction / Political Thriller / Near-Future Sci-Fi