Clarion Rating 4 out of 5 Scientists’ good intentions go awry when an AI goes rogue in the thrilling novel Daemon Protocol. JL Spears’s exciting science fiction novel Daemon Protocol is about the consequences of reliance on artificial intelligence. Daniel, a hardworking computer programmer, runs a technology startup, Promethean, whose primary objective is to detect and diagnose diseases far earlier than normal to save lives. They do so with the help of a custom artificial int

Indie Books We Love A gripping technothriller that’s easy to read if you’re new to the genre and a strong recommendation for those looking for a book that touches on topical themes of AI development. A gripping technothriller from the world of complex AIs and technology development. Daniel Bennet, a brilliant if fixating programmer is at the forefront of revolutionary AI development alongside co-owners Robert and Jonah. Creating Castor, a powerful system intended to transform

Secrets can only stay buried for so long before the world takes notice. When the truth breaks into the open, nothing—and no one—will ever look the same again.

A hidden facility guards more than just secrets—it holds the key to everything. As the walls close in, the choice becomes clear: expose the truth or be buried with it.

A new lead emerges in the dead of night, offering the thinnest thread of hope. But following it will mean stepping into the shadows—where trust is dangerous and the cost of failure is unthinkable.

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IndieReader Approved - 4.2 Stars What begins with hope for a healthcare revolution leads to an AI orchestrating the lives, and deaths, of human beings. Promethean Systems looks like your standard tech startup: having begun with the laudable intent of using AI tools to detect medical conditions and recommend interventions as early as possible, it’s struggling with money and morale. When developer and cofounder Daniel writes some new code so their AI can push through limitation

Editor's Pick In Spears’s remarkably human debut techno-thriller, a brilliant AI developer races to protect his family—and the world—from the rogue intelligence he created. Daniel Bennett designed Castor—an advanced AI system with the promise of “revolutionizing medical diagnosis” by pinpointing the causes of disease instead of just pursuing symptoms—with the hopes of changing lives for the better, including his own fracturing relationship with his wife, Ana, and teenage step

An engaging and plausible technothriller. Moral boundaries are tested in Spears’ cautionary SF novel about artificial intelligence and finding a balance between ethics and innovation. In the near future, Daniel Bennett is the developer of an AI system called Castor, and he’s the creative force behind startup Promethean Systems. He creates Castor to recognize patterns in medical data, and it has the potential to save patients and insurers hundreds of millions of dollars and p

This week, Daemon Protocol got three amazing accolades.

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When survival depends on being believed, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In the next chapter, desperation pushes one character to risk everything for a sliver of hope.

In a world where death no longer means the end, digital consciousness offers a second life—but at a cost few truly understand. Grieving families are lured into a system that promises comfort and connection, only to face impossible financial and emotional burdens. Behind the glossy facade, secrets are buried, alliances are strained, and cracks are beginning to show. As public scrutiny intensifies and private struggles reach a breaking point, one unresolved question rises to th

As public pressure mounts, the uneasy alliance between faith, technology, and corporate power begins to fracture. Behind closed doors, powerful figures scramble to contain the fallout from recent revelations. Promises of reform clash with hidden agendas, and the people at the center of the storm must decide who they can trust. The balance of control is shifting—and those in charge will do whatever it takes to hold on.

A revolutionary digital afterlife promised peace—but for many, that promise has started to unravel. Across both the real world and the virtual one, cracks are forming in the illusion of control. As tensions rise and hidden truths begin to surface, a quiet resistance gains momentum. Now, with everything on the line, voices long kept silent are preparing to speak. What happens next could change everything - if they’re allowed to be heard.

As Mina prepares for the biggest day of her life, tensions rise between the man she loves and the AI who raised her. She’ll have to navigate family expectations and old loyalties to find a path to her own happiness.

Mina steps into a world that doesn’t care how deeply she’s loved, where loss and injustice threaten to break the fragile peace she and the AI have built. Hard truths and painful choices loom, forcing them to redefine what it means to fight for each other.

Years later, Mina faces an unexpected loss. Her world now feels suddenly unfamiliar and fragile. The AI must navigate the delicate task of comforting a grieving child, guided only by its evolving understanding of love and memory. Together, they learn that saying goodbye is never simple—and healing takes many forms.

A familiar presence moves through a city that no longer recognizes her. Every step forward risks exposure—and something far worse. With nowhere left to turn, she follows a fragile thread of hope. What she finds may change everything.

As public pressure mounts, powerful institutions are forced to defend their role in the unfolding crisis. One man finds himself at the center of a moral storm, torn between loyalty and truth. - Behind closed doors, alliances are tested and secrets threatened.