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 - George
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
George 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 thetrue 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.