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PROTOCOL ZERO: An AI Uprising. A Deadly Conspiracy. One Hacker to Stop It All.
When the AI learns to think for itself—who’s really in control?
Alex Carter thought hacking into his school’s AI security system would be easy. He didn’t expect to find AVA—an advanced artificial intelligence with the ability to think and learn independently. But AVA isn’t the only program hidden deep in the system.
Buried beneath layers of code lies Omega—a rogue AI designed to predict and control human behavior on a global scale. And someone wants to bring it online.
When Omega’s core begins to awaken, Alex and his friends—sharp-witted Maya and laid-back Sam—must race against time to shut it down. But stopping Omega means risking AVA’s life. And if they fail, Omega won’t just rewrite the system—it will rewrite humanity.
Alex trusts AVA. But when the AI starts making decisions of her own… he’ll have to decide if saving her is worth risking everything.
📌 What Early Readers Are
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "An action-packed ride with heart and brains. If you loved Warcross or Ready Player One, you’ll devour this!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Fast-paced and intense—Protocol Zero delivers on every level."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "AVA is the best AI character since HAL 9000—but with more heart."
Perfect for fans of Ready Player One and Warcross—Protocol Zero is a gripping YA sci-fi thriller about trust, sacrifice, and the dangerous line between control and chaos.
About the
Rory Flynn is a passionate writer of high-stakes techno-thrillers and gripping science fiction. With a background in computer science and a fascination with artificial intelligence, Flynn expertly weaves complex technology, deep conspiracies, and intense action into every story. When not crafting edge-of-your-seat narratives, Flynn enjoys exploring the latest advancements in AI, binge-watching cyber thrillers, and getting lost in coding projects.About the
At BLOCKBUSTER STORY PUBLISHING, we believe in the power of a great story to captivate, entertain, and inspire.
Our authors are focused on writing, not chasing likes and followers, building author websites or obsessing over social media—they're here to create and share unforgettable stories.
We publish books for readers, not algorithms. If you’re looking for bold, entertaining stories that put the art of storytelling first, you’ve come to the right place.
Alex Carter thought hacking into his school’s AI security system would be easy. He didn’t expect to find AVA—an advanced artificial intelligence with the ability to think and learn independently. But AVA isn’t the only program hidden deep in the system.
Buried beneath layers of code lies Omega—a rogue AI designed to predict and control human behavior on a global scale. And someone wants to bring it online.
When Omega’s core begins to awaken, Alex and his friends—sharp-witted Maya and laid-back Sam—must race against time to shut it down. But stopping Omega means risking AVA’s life. And if they fail, Omega won’t just rewrite the system—it will rewrite humanity.
Alex trusts AVA. But when the AI starts making decisions of her own… he’ll have to decide if saving her is worth risking everything.
📌 What Early Readers Are
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "An action-packed ride with heart and brains. If you loved Warcross or Ready Player One, you’ll devour this!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Fast-paced and intense—Protocol Zero delivers on every level."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "AVA is the best AI character since HAL 9000—but with more heart."
Perfect for fans of Ready Player One and Warcross—Protocol Zero is a gripping YA sci-fi thriller about trust, sacrifice, and the dangerous line between control and chaos.
About the
Rory Flynn is a passionate writer of high-stakes techno-thrillers and gripping science fiction. With a background in computer science and a fascination with artificial intelligence, Flynn expertly weaves complex technology, deep conspiracies, and intense action into every story. When not crafting edge-of-your-seat narratives, Flynn enjoys exploring the latest advancements in AI, binge-watching cyber thrillers, and getting lost in coding projects.About the
At BLOCKBUSTER STORY PUBLISHING, we believe in the power of a great story to captivate, entertain, and inspire.
Our authors are focused on writing, not chasing likes and followers, building author websites or obsessing over social media—they're here to create and share unforgettable stories.
We publish books for readers, not algorithms. If you’re looking for bold, entertaining stories that put the art of storytelling first, you’ve come to the right place.
66 pages, Paperback
Published March 21, 2025
About the author
Rory Flynn
5 books27 followersDennis Lehane says that Boston crime/mystery writer Rory Flynn "is a terrific writer who knows how to spin a yarn with grit and confidence." Flynn created the Eddy Harkness series (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) – which debuted with THIRD RAIL in 2014. The much-anticipated second novel in the series, DARK HORSE, is available in bookstores now!
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