When the President of the United States declares artificial intelligence the greatest emerging threat to national security, a covert task force?codenamed Q?is formed to combat the unseen dangers lurking in the digital world. Under the command of Dr. Alexandra Conner, the CIA's Director of Analysis, an elite team of experts races against time to predict and neutralize AI-driven threats before they bring the nation to its knees.
Leading the charge is Dr. Robert Jackson, an FBI cryptology specialist, alongside Dr. Thomas Allen, a visionary in cybersecurity; Dr. Samir Patel, a mathematical genius who deciphers AI's hidden codes; and Dr. Lana Harding, a behavioral psychologist tasked with uncovering human motivations. Together, they embark on Project Quest?a top-secret mission to build the ultimate defense against rogue AI.
As the team pushes Quest to its limits, an unsettling question emerges. Have they secured the nation?or created a monster? Their cutting-edge AI engine, Quest, delivers a chilling revelation that the greatest threat might originate from within when the system flags Jackson, Allen, and Patel?the masterminds behind Quest?as potential national security risks.
Dr. Conner, Dr. Harding, and former Green Beret Mark Peltier must uncover the truth. Are these brilliant developers America's heroes?or its most dangerous liability?
Quest is a high-stakes thriller packed with intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and pulse-pounding suspense. In the age of AI, it explores the razor-thin line between innovation and destruction, loyalty and betrayal.
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PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY: For over four decades, my professional journey was dedicated to the dynamic intersection of business and IT systems. Culminating in my retirement from IBM in 2016, I navigated through various management roles, progressively shouldering greater responsibilities. Throughout my career, I spearheaded diverse system and application implementations, consistently optimizing performance and fostering success. My leadership was characterized by the development of highly efficient teams and the strategic dismantling of barriers, achieved through meticulous planning, organizational prowess, and the cultivation of strong professional relationships.
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY: In my managerial capacities, I harnessed the power of motivation, relying on encouragement, exemplary leadership, and collaborative spirit. My approach was not just about overseeing projects but about inspiring teams to surpass their potential, recognizing that true success is achieved through shared accomplishment.
WRITING JOURNEY: From early memories of eagerly embracing writing projects in grade school to my teenage attempt at crafting a novel?interrupted, predictably, by the allure of outdoor adventures?I harbored a persistent desire to tell compelling stories. In my early twenties, I embarked on a fiction novel exploring the gripping premise of a US Space Shuttle crew abduction by the USSR. Life's demands momentarily eclipsed this endeavor, but the passion for storytelling endured.
LITERARY CULMINATION: The culmination of my lifelong storytelling aspirations is encapsulated in my latest novel, "Dominance Unleashed: Unmasking the Monolithic King." This work represents years of contemplation and a commitment to crafting a narrative that resonates with the complexities of our contemporary world. I invite you to delve into its pages, hoping you find as much joy in reading it as I did in bringing it to life.