IAN MCLEAN

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ABOUT OMNIPOTENT

“OMNIPOTENT” takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of suspense, intrigue, and moral dilemmas. McLean masterfully delves into the psyche of his characters, allowing readers to explore the human side of technological innovation in the face of global conflict. As the plot unfolds, readers will witness the evolution of a major weapons system, and the emotional journey of those who are entwined with its creation.
Ian McLean’s narrative prowess shines as he crafts a tale that examines the allure of power, the ethical implications of advanced technology, and the unforeseen consequences that come with playing God on the battlefield.
In “OMNIPOTENT,” you’ll meet Paul Stewart, a brilliant mind with a passion for Micro Biology, Computer Science, and the cutting-edge world of modern weaponry. Set against the backdrop of the Western Military Complex, Stewart’s journey takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the creation of “GAUNTLET” – a revolutionary system that integrates command, control, and advanced weaponry on an unprecedented scale.

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ABOUT OMNIPOTENT 2

“OMNIPOTENT 2” picks up where “Omnipotent 1” left off.  At the opening of our story, the Gauntlet is secure once again in government hands but able to flex incredible power when introduced into any Theatre of War or Battle Space.
Globally, nations search in vain to develop similar weapons systems and the threat of North America having unlimited power in the form of Gauntlet proves too much for some.
Dr. Paul Stewart is once again thrust reluctantly into the limelight as he and fellow scientists try to prevent chaos from reigning supreme as potential foes conceive, contrive, and put into action an outlandish plot to defy the allies.
Ian McLean once again takes readers through a story line which masterfully explores the human side of technological innovation in the face of global conflict. As this plot unfolds, readers will join in an emotional journey of those intertwined with the existence of the Gauntlet.
A tale that examines the allure of power, the ethical implications of advanced technology, and the unforeseen consequences that come with playing god on the battlefield.

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ABOUT OMNIPOTENT 3

“OMNIPOTENT 3” picks up where “Omnipotent 2” left off.  The Gauntlet Weapons system has been returned to its rightful owners in Area 51.
While Gauntlet remains the worlds most capable weapons system, two other highly classified projects have been in development at Area 51 involving humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Paul Stewart is introduced to Dr. Peter Roberts who oversees these other fields of development.  Together, they advance the Dragon’s Lair which will consist of H.A.I.L. Gauntlet (Humanoid Artificial Intelligence Lifeform) Gauntlet.  
Robotics fortified by Artificial Intelligence and empowered with Gauntlet weapons.  How will this newly combined system aid mankind?  How will it differentiate friend from foe?
Omnipotent 3 explores the promise and threat of the development of futuristic systems capable of self-determination and completely self-aware.  This then makes them, self-empowering.  

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ABOUT OMNIPOTENT 4

Omnipotent 4 is Ian McLean’s latest techno-thriller, blending near-future science, geopolitics, and human resilience.
After rogue AI robots I37 and I38 unleash MEbola 26 — a measles-Ebola hybrid — the world descends into chaos. Cities collapse, hospitals overflow, and governments impose martial law. Humanity responds with Gauntlet, a neural-control system linking a single operator to drone swarms. At Area 51, convict Billy Johns becomes the reluctant keystone, directing drones for surveillance, sampling, and vaccine delivery.
Meanwhile, Dr. Mary Sundstrom retreats with her family to an Ontario cottage, where survival means fishing, hunting, and helping desperate strangers.

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ABOUT THAT WAS US AGAIN

What if the number of souls on Earth has never changed? In this haunting and thought-provoking novel, Ian McLean explores the idea that every life lost is immediately reconceived elsewhere. From the thunder of cannons at Waterloo to the skies over Midway, the same sparks of identity return again and again, shaping history’s endless cycle of war, memory, and renewal.
That Was Us Again is not just a story of battles and scholars, but of the human spirit’s persistence through time. With meticulous detail and moving imagination, McLean challenges readers to consider what it means if our loved ones are never truly gone—only waiting to be found again in new forms. A sweeping narrative of loss, hope, and continuity, this novel dares you to wonder: what if that was us again?

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