In Silicon Valley, every innovation promises progress—but behind the code lies the power to control the world.
Evelyn Novadale built Nova Technologies on a radical belief: artificial intelligence should be ethical, transparent, and human-first. For her, technology is meant to protect people, not exploit them. Across the city, Caleb Ortiz—her former best friend and cofounder turned bitter rival—has built Syntra Systems into a juggernaut fueled by ambition and ruthless pragmatism. For Caleb, rules are obstacles, and success demands crossing every line.
When a leaked prototype exposes one company for secretly harvesting private data, San Francisco erupts. Lawsuits mount, investors scatter, and the media smells blood. Evelyn and Caleb find themselves locked in a very public war, their personal history weaponized in the headlines. But as Evelyn digs deeper, she uncovers something far more dangerous than corporate betrayal: their feud has been engineered.
A shadowy global conglomerate has been pulling the strings from the beginning, manipulating both Nova and Syntra to seize control of the next generation of AI. Smear campaigns give way to sabotage. Blackmail replaces boardroom battles. And when protests outside Nova’s headquarters turn violent—with blood on the streets—Evelyn realizes she’s running out of time.
To survive, she must make the hardest decision of her life: destroy Caleb once and for all… or trust him again, long enough to take down the real enemy.
Because in the race to control tomorrow, only one rule matters: those who hold the code, hold the world.
Chinedu Nnadi is an acclaimed novelist and cultural historian, known for his dynamic range spanning high-octane electrifying political, psychological and romantic thrillers and the timeless magic of African folklore. A former advocate for social and political justice, he brings raw authenticity and gripping suspense to his novels, drawn from a deep understanding of global politics and covert operations. As a leading expert in African oral traditions, myths, and legends, Chinedu also dedicates his work to preserving Africa’s narrative heritage. Through his writing, he captures the spirit of silent warriors and ancient storytellers alike—ensuring their voices resonate across continents and generations.