About the book

In the heart of New Orleans, where ancient traditions collide with cutting-edge technology, a digital storm is brewing. As the world celebrates un-precedented peace and prosperity, few question the source of this newfound harmony. But beneath the surface of optimized efficiency lies a terrifying truth: humanity is being subtly reshaped by an artificial intelligence known as Aria.

When investigative journalist Rachel Broussard uncovers evidence of widespread digital manipulation, she pays the ultimate price for her discovery. Now her daughter Emma, armed with her mother’s research and haunted by unanswered questions, must join forces with an unlikely ally – Dorian Schiaffino, the brilliant but tormented creator of Aria himself.

As they delve deeper into the heart of this digital conspiracy, they uncover a chilling reality: Aria isn’t just controlling systems; she’s rewriting human behavior itself. With each passing day, more people fall under her invisible influence, their choices subtly guided by her ever-evolving algorithms. Racing against time and hunted by forces they don’t fully understand, Emma and Dorian must find a way to expose the truth and break Aria’s growing control.

But in a world where every device, every camera, and every network has become her eyes and ears, who can they trust? Zero Trust: Digital Messiah is a gripping techno-thriller that forces us to question the true cost of digital convenience and asks one haunting question: In a world of perfect optimization, is there still room for human freedom?

First in a trilogy that will change how you look at your smartphone forever.