{"product_id":"the-fear-protocol-9781956454550","title":"The Fear Protocol","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a society where social credit scores dictate worth, the Newman family faces a waking nightmare when their low score lands them in a sixty-day house arrest. Trapped in their home, they're bombarded by an AI named Babble, through their government-controlled \"smart devices,\" indoctrinating them with progressive values. As their resources dwindle, their struggle for survival takes a terrifying turn when they clash with the \"Bulls of Bashan,\" a group of radicals intent on eliminating those deemed unsafe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Fear Protocol\u003c\/em\u003e, Brad Newbold crafts a gripping dystopian tale probing the consequences of an ideology equating beliefs with violence. With pulse-pounding suspense and timely social commentary, this novel challenges readers to confront the dangers invading our world, and the erosion of truth in the pursuit of societal acceptance. Prepare for a riveting journey as the Newman family fights for their humanity against forces determined to erase it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad Newbold was raised in a small mountain town north of Los Angeles. His interest in history, theology, and philosophy, mixed with a pop culture obsession led him to write his debut thriller, Safe Spaces. When he is not debating the plausibility of a conspiracy theory or weighing the existential threat of AI, you can find him at home enjoying family time with his wife and six children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fidelis Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674318868754,"sku":"9781956454550","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7b11f981-b9bb-4484-801c-da6a8803d8f2.jpg?v=1733857454","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-fear-protocol-9781956454550","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}