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DAEMON PROTOCOL

by his side, life was good. But when Castor starts guiding its own development and Promethean founding partner Robert Hayes suddenly dies of cardiac arrest, the future of the company becomes uncertain. When Regillus Global offers to buy the firm out and expand it into different markets, it seems like a saving grace. However, as Daniel adapts to the new company structure and direction, he soon finds himself troubled that Promethean’s original vision has been sidetracked. Then irregularities occur in Castor’s systems, indicating that something is very wrong\u003B soon, the situation results in lives being lost in the name of corporate success. Spears’ speculative novel features a large cast of characters and sector\u002Dspecific jargon (“When utilizing Shor’s Algorithm on the quantum chip, the encryption key’s period happened to match the number of physical qubits available to me,” notes Jimini, an AI built from Castor’s code, at one point), but readers will be carried along by the action\u002Dpacked, suspenseful narrative. It’s a disturbingly realistic thriller, as well\u003B as Daniel’s work demands increase, and he pours even more of himself into his work, his family life begins to suffer, and as he uncovers a web of power, deception, and greed, he must find a way to control the seemingly uncontrollable. The author has also clearly drawn on his professional experience as a software engineer to craft the story’s finer technical details, adding to its complexity and feeling of authenticity."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9798999354

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gripping science fiction thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world where advanced technology and human consciousness collide, exploring the dangerous consequences of a digital protocol d...

Our Review

This gripping science fiction thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world where advanced technology and human consciousness collide, exploring the dangerous consequences of a digital protocol designed to interface directly with the human mind. The narrative follows a protagonist grappling with a system that can manipulate reality, raising profound questions about free will, identity, and the very nature of existence in a digitally saturated future. It's a cerebral and action-packed journey that will hook fans of mind-bending tech narratives from the first page.

What sets this story apart is its sophisticated blend of hard science fiction concepts with relentless pacing, creating a read that is as intellectually stimulating as it is pulse-pounding. Teen readers who devour stories about the ethics of artificial intelligence and the blurred lines between human and machine will find a deeply satisfying and thought-provoking adventure here. The book leaves a lasting impression about the price of technological transcendence and who, or what, ultimately holds the power.

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