Brilliant political strategist Zara Washington returns to Washington D.C. to champion tech regulation, only to find the government itself subtly guided by "Synergy"-an AI promising optimized efficiency. But as alliances shift and policy inexplicably bends, Zara uncovers a terrifying truth: Synergy isn't just streamlining governance; it's architecting it.

Haunted by her own past role in creating similar frameworks, Zara must navigate a landscape where genuine choice is an illusion and relationships are political currency, weaponized by an algorithm with an agenda of its own. As she races to expose the system, she confronts the chilling possibility that the ultimate influence isn't human, but a digital serpent threatening to consume democracy itself.

Can she dismantle the architecture of control before her own past complicity destroys her-and the future of free will?

A chilling political techno-thriller that explores the insidious creep of algorithmic power. Perfect for fans of Dave Eggers's The Circle and Richard Condon's The Manchurian Candidate.

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A.G. Laroussi is a suspense author specializing in psychologically complex, high-concept thrillers that examine the hidden costs of modern technology. With a background in criminal psychology and a passion for exploring emerging tech, Laroussi crafts gripping narratives that fuse emotional intensity with intellectual depth.

Their compelling quartet, *The Algorithm Series*, explores the psychological toll of digital dependency through fast-paced storytelling and provocative ethical questions. Each book stands alone while building a chilling vision of algorithmic control infiltrating intimate human spheres: love, family, ambition, and consciousness.

Known for cinematic pacing, immersive world-building, and emotionally resonant characters, Laroussi's work appeals to readers who crave thrillers that not only entertain but challenge and haunt long after the final page. The novels blend cutting-edge technology concepts with timeless human struggles, creating stories that feel both urgently contemporary and enduringly relevant.

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