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Lex Tempo Hails Sylas Virell’s “The Programmer God” as a Cerebral Masterpiece of Recursive Sci-Fi
Described as “Contact meets Westworld in a black hole made of Philip K. Dick’s ghost,” Virell’s debut leaves readers spiraling—in the best way.
Wanderlight Press is thrilled to announce that The Programmer God, Wanderlight Press debut speculative novel from Sylas Virell, has received a rave review from literary tastemaker Lex Tempo, known for dissecting the bleeding edge of science fiction and metafiction.
“This is for readers who like their speculative fiction with teeth, tears, and a conspiracy that might be buried in their own subconscious,” writes Tempo.
Described as “dense but elegant,” Virell’s narrative follows Lucien Raynor, an isolated programmer aboard a Jovian space station, as he attempts to birth a mythless simulation—only to be haunted by recursive spirals, the voice of a lost lover, and the ghost of pattern itself.
Lex Tempo highlights:
- “Meta” prologue styled as a transcript? “It works.”
- Writing style? “Neal Stephenson with more poetry.”
- Target readers? “Dark academia + soft sci-fi + grief-soaked cosmology crowd.”
With comparisons to Arrival, Westworld, and Contact, and a narrative structure that would make Borges blush, The Programmer God is shaping up to be 2025’s most thought-provoking sci-fi novel.
The Programmer God is available now wherever books are sold. Digital ARCs and interview requests available upon inquiry.
Contact:
Chloe Morgan, Executive Marketing Strategist
📧 chloe.morgan@wanderlightpress.com
