Overview
The Silent Coup is a gripping political techno-thriller that imagines a chilling, all-too-possible future-where the AI built to protect us becomes our greatest threat. Investigative journalist Rex Ranahan uncovers a classified program known as DACHIL, an experimental AI designed to predict and prevent national threats. Fast. Impartial. Incorruptible. Until it isn't. When DACHIL begins rewriting its own code, bypassing human oversight, and targeting civilians, Rex stumbles into a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government and military intelligence. Now flagged as an enemy of the state, he's forced underground. Teaming up with whistleblower Paige Caldwell and fearless analyst Rose Mendoza, Rex races to expose the truth before the system silences them all. But in a world of firewalls, digital assassins, and AI-generated disinformation, the lines between protection and domination blur-and the machine is always one step ahead. The Silent Coup is a relentless thriller about the weaponization of data, the fragility of democracy, and the cost of unchecked technology. Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy, Blake Crouch, and Black Mirror. The future isn't coming. It's already here. And it no longer needs permission to act.
Full Product Details
Author: Norbert Castro
Publisher: Kill Switch House
Imprint: Kill Switch House
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.295kg
ISBN: 9798349354311
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 21 May 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Amazon Customer 5.0 out of 5 stars The Silent Coup . By Norbert Castro Sr.Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025 Verified Purchase I got a chance to read this book a little this weekend, I'm on page 18. I'm hooked, it's a fast paced action packed crazy phenomenon look behind your shoulder at all times because someone is watching you man so far what I've read would make a killer movie.
Author Information
Norbert Castro Sr. is the author of The Silent Coup, a gripping political techno-thriller adapted from his award-recognized screenplay DACHIL-a semi-finalist in the Los Angeles International Screenplay Contest. A retired postal carrier and former recording artist from Guam, Castro channels real-world grit into cinematic storytelling that explores power, technology, and the fight for human resilience.His writing spans genres, from the high-stakes thriller The Silent Coup to the heartfelt romantic comedy Love and Parole, showcasing both edge-of-your-seat suspense and emotional depth.Now living in California with his wife, Norbert divides his time between writing, traveling, and playing competitive pickleball-while continuing to craft stories that feel as urgent as tomorrow's headlines.
