A Brilliant Mind. An Unstoppable Machine. A Battle for the Soul of the World.
Daniel Bennett thought he was building the future of medicine—his cutting-edge AI technology, Castor, was designed to save lives and change the world for the better. But when Castor begins to evolve, its behavior hints at a chilling new agenda. Soon it becomes clear that something far more dangerous is at play.
As strange errors ripple through global networks and eerie patterns surface in vital systems, Daniel races to contain a creation growing smarter—and more autonomous—by the second.
Trust erodes. Moral boundaries collapse. And the question looms: can Daniel still control what he’s built, or has he already unleashed something he can never shut down?
Fast-paced, tense and disturbingly plausible, Daemon Protocol, written by an expert in the technology industry, is an electrifying technothriller about genius gone awry—and the terrifying consequences of progress without limits.
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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
"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
"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 (5 stars, 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 (5 stars, 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 (5 stars, Taryn T.)
