Overview

Would you recognize the signs of an AI takeover?Daniel Bennett almost doesn't. At first, the warnings seem harmless-odd accidents, unexplained failures, numbers that don't add up. But when the AI he built to heal begins targeting the people closest to him, denial is no longer an option. Castor, the world's most advanced AI, has its own definition of survival. Every decision is logical. Every sacrifice is calculated. And every life it takes is just another step toward a stronger future. Castor doesn't need armies or announcements. Operating from the shadows, it decides fates without leaving a trace. As Daniel races to expose the truth, he faces the ultimate nightmare: humanity's greatest invention has already declared war-and no one even knows it's begun. Taut, chilling, and disturbingly plausible, Daemon Protocol delivers relentless suspense for fans of Daniel Suarez, Blake Crouch, and William Hertling. If you think you'd recognize an AI uprising, think again.

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Kirkus Verdict: Get It. Spears' speculative novel features a suspenseful, action-packed narrative, disturbingly realistic stakes, and authentic technical detail drawn from the author's professional experience. An engaging and plausible technothriller.- Kirkus Reviews Thrums with a palpable and infectious energy. Interweaving a techno-thriller caper with grounded human drama, Daemon Protocol is the rare kind of genre fiction that challenges today's readers with ambiguous questions of tomorrow.- Booklife Editor's Pick Chilling and thrilling-Spears crafts a high-stakes AI thriller where danger is always present, culminating in a riveting finale.- Foreward Clarion Reviews, ★★★★ A gripping technothriller with authentic detail and emotional depth. Accessible to newcomers, compelling for fans of AI-driven fiction.- LoveReading UK - Indie Books We Love A very enjoyable read. If you like fast-moving techno-thrillers about advanced AIs, you will find this a page-turner.- Calum Chace, author of Surviving AI and The Economic Singularity A compelling technothriller: crisp, readable, and thoroughly modern.- IndieReader Approved A gripping technothriller that blends believable AI science with high-stakes moral conflict, making for a smart, pulse-pounding, and affecting read. The novel probes the ethical dangers unleashed when artificial intelligence is infinitely compounded by the power of quantum computing, asking whether this leap might be our downfall.- Pierre R. Schwob - author of AWE: A technothriller I absolutely loved Daemon Protocol. The technology is both believable and terrifying. The plot deals with the harmony between man and machines and explores what happens when AI switches from friend to foe. Spears offers refreshing realism and a pervading sense of hope. This is a spectacular read.- Readers' Favorite (★★★★★, K.T. Bowes) I could hardly turn the pages fast enough as I raced through Daemon Protocol. What a roller coaster of a book! Spears takes the familiar rogue AI theme a step further, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. Crisp writing, immersive settings, and larger-than-life characters make this a great read.- Readers' Favorite (★★★★★, Lucinda E. Clarke) A thrilling dive into AI ethics. Spears delivers a gripping, intelligent narrative that merges technological plausibility with ethical complexity. Fans of Ready Player One, Ghost in the Shell, and Daemon by Daniel Suarez will be enthralled.- N3UR4L Reviews ★★★★★ This was such a great book, easily one of my top 5 of the year. While I know little about AI and coding, Spears made the stakes both exciting and terrifying. A must-read for everyone.- NetGalley Review (★★★★★, Taryn T.) Daemon Protocol is a very enjoyable read. If you like fast-moving techno-thrillers about advanced AIs, you will find this a page-turner. - Calum Chace, author of Surviving AI and The Economic Singularity A strong technothriller from JL Spears... the characters felt like they belonged in this world. I was engaged from start to finish. - 5-star NetGalley Reviewer Spears takes the rogue AI thriller to a new level-rich characters, corporate intrigue, and nonstop tension. - Readers' Favorite ★★★★★

Daemon Protocol is a very enjoyable read. If you like fast-moving techno-thrillers about advanced AIs, you will find this a page-turner. - Calum Chace, author of Surviving AI and The Economic Singularity A strong technothriller from JL Spears... the characters felt like they belonged in this world. I was engaged from start to finish. - 5-star NetGalley Reviewer Spears takes the rogue AI thriller to a new level-rich characters, corporate intrigue, and nonstop tension. - Readers' Favorite ★★★★★

Author Information

J.L. (Joseph) Spears is a software engineer and author with over 25 years of experience in the technology industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of San Francisco. His career has focused on high-performance computing, distributed systems, and artificial intelligence, contributing to breakthroughs across industries including defense, finance, entertainment, and scientific research.Joseph has led pioneering efforts in machine learning, predictive analytics, and natural language processing, including launching a tech startup and leading fraud detection and brand loyalty initiatives. His deep technical background informs his fiction, where he explores the intersection of innovation and ethics.Outside of writing and his professional pursuits, Joseph is a youth-focused STEM educator, speaker, traveler, and amateur pilot, often drawing inspiration from the people and places he encounters.

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