Descartes’ Demon
Step into the electrifying world of Descartes’ Demon, where the line between AI and humanity blurs. Join Nik Atherton as he battles hackers and hidden enemies in a race to protect his creation—and maybe reality itself.
If you crave thrillers with a tech twist, Descartes’ Demon delivers. Follow a visionary coder, a lifelike AI, and a conspiracy that stretches from Silicon Valley boardrooms to the darkest corners of the web.
Plug in to Descartes’ Demon—a razor-sharp, fast-paced techno-thriller where digital ghosts haunt the living. Can Nik and Alix outsmart cybercriminals before their AI masterpiece becomes a weapon?
What if your code could think—and betray you? Descartes’ Demon is a mind-bending ride through digital espionage, where every ally could be a traitor and the future is always watching.
Praise for Descartes' Demon
Authors Ross Hightower and Deb Heim are masters of writing thrillers that have you hooked until the end. I loved Nik’s brilliance and the realistic approach taken by Alix. They are the perfect couple and complement each other really well. Nik feels guilty about what he has created, and Alix is the moral compass that leads him to the right decision. The pace is fast, and the character development is fantastic. I loved the worldbuilding and how it reflected the world we are heading toward. With deepfakes already destroying the lives and reputations of people around the world, I can easily imagine how technology like Nicola can bring some frightening changes to our world. I truly hope the authors have more to share about Nik and Alix because I loved them to bits. I cannot recommend Descartes Demon highly enough!
— Readers Favorite
In this highly engaging digital crime novel, the vividly drawn characters, witty narratives, and heightened conflict leave the reader craving more adventures with Nik and Alix. I would recommend this novel to anyone looking for a timely thriller that keeps you on your toes from start to finish
Sublime Line: “Fast paced and sharply written, with wit that cuts through the tension, this timely novel delivershigh-stakes digital crime.”
— Sublime Book Review