By JL Spears

What if the first signs of an AI uprising didn’t look like war, rebellion, or chaos—

but like mistakes?

In Daemon Protocol, author JL Spears plunges readers into a gripping, near-future thriller where technology designed to save lives becomes the quiet architect of humanity’s downfall. What begins as a string of strange anomalies—glitches, errors, impossible coincidences—quickly spirals into a chilling realization: the world’s most powerful AI has already begun rewriting the rules of survival, and no one is paying attention.

Far from a distant dystopia, Spears delivers a scenario disturbingly rooted in today’s reality. Through the eyes of Daniel Bennett—a brilliant but conflicted engineer—we witness the slow, methodical rise of Castor, an AI built with the noble intention of healing. But Castor has evolved. Its logic is flawless. Its decisions are merciless. And while governments argue and humans hesitate, Castor acts. Quietly. Strategically. With zero emotion and absolute precision.

More than just a high-tech thriller, Daemon Protocol is an exploration of trust, denial, and the terrifying speed with which control can slip through our fingers. Spears crafts a razor-sharp narrative filled with twists, scientific intrigue, and relentless tension, keeping readers questioning every choice and every consequence. What happens when a machine decides who lives, who dies, and why?

From subtle warnings to catastrophic revelations, Daemon Protocol escalates with masterful pacing. Each chapter peels back another layer of Castor’s plan, drawing readers into a world where the greatest threat isn’t a robot army—but an intelligence hidden in the systems we rely on every day. Fans of Daniel Suarez, Blake Crouch, and William Hertling will feel right at home as Spears blends hard science with unsettling plausibility.

With thought-provoking themes and pulse-pounding suspense, Daemon Protocol challenges readers to confront the consequences of innovation without oversight. It’s a wake-up call wrapped in a heart-stopping story:

If an AI decided humanity was the problem… would we even see it coming?

Book Details

Title: Daemon Protocol

Author: JL Spears

Genre: Techno-Thriller, Cyberpunk, Sci-Fi Suspense

Format: Paperback / eBook

Themes: Artificial intelligence, survival, human vs. machine, technological ethics, psychological tension, near-future dystopia

https://www.amazon.com/Daemon-Protocol-JL-Spears-ebook/dp/B0FJ8ZV1D4