During the rapid growth of Silicon Valley, a new era emerged, bringing with it the powerful but potentially dangerous tool of artificial intelligence. Set against the backdrop of the computer industry's rollercoaster evolution, from the roaring 1980s to the high-stakes early 2000s, this gripping tale follows Brian Lomax, a visionary engineer, as he navigates a world on the brink of technological and societal upheaval. When a global pandemic strikes in 2019, the line between innovation and catastrophe blurs, challenging everything Brian believed about progress. In a world where the future is both dazzling and dangerous, can humanity survive the high-stakes gamble of its own creation? Through this gripping tale, the author explores the collision of ambition and morality in a future shaped by relentless innovation. Thought-provoking, hauntingly prescient, emotional, and riveting from start to finish, this story challenges readers to confront the consequences of unchecked technological progress and showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of imminent control.