Master Version 1.1

Master is a lone soldier, relying on near-future technology and his own ingenuity to survive in the Gray Zone of Ukraine. The year is 2028. The simmering conflict has become a new kind of battlefield, where military streamers chase followers and views while carrying out deadly missions.

Armed with experimental tools—including a brain–computer interface, a multifunctional prosthetic arm, AI support, and drones linked directly to his mind—Master embarks on a desperate search for his missing fellow streamers, knowing every step could be his last.

Winner of the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy and 2nd Runner-Up for Best Book of 2024.

"A blistering and relevant near-future military-SF yarn." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Shortlisted to Top 10 in Fiction in Lithuanian Book of the Year 2024 Awards.

"Master Version 1.1 narrates the horrors of war which have now turned into a source of entertainment through live-streaming, a future where soldiers have become social media stars." — Book Nerdection (Excellent Read)

"Master Version 1.1 is a glimpse into a near-future shaped by technology, media, and the human need for connection. Marcelionis delivers a thought-provoking and visually striking science fiction novel that challenges conventions and invites readers to consider the fine line between entertainment and reality." — Literary Titan

"This highly immersive science fiction thriller keeps readers riveted until the very end. Episodes packed with advanced technology seamlessly drive the plot forward. The locations where the action unfolds are described in such fine-grained detail that I can’t help but feel transported back to the very places I once visited—though not in 2028." — Arūnas Kumpis FPV drone pilot, combatant in the Russia-Ukraine war