Our new book Descartes' Demon is available for pre-order!
Jan 10, 2026 7:13 pm
Good morning World of Argren Fans!
Our latest book, Descartes' Demon, is available for preorder. Check out the first chapter on bookfunnel. If you like it, let us know and the first 5 folks to contact us will get an advanced reader copy. All we ask is you consider leaving a positive review on the site of your choice. Since most folks find our books on the Zon, that is sadly the best place to leave a review.
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The quick and dirty on Descartes' Demon:
When cybersecurity wiz Nik breathes life into Nicola—a deepfake AI sculpted in the image of Alix, his favorite person in the world – it was just a little cyber experiment. What could possibly go wrong?
Just as Alix convinces him to shut the project down, all hell breaks loose. With everyone scrambling to gain control of his creation, the couple set out to contain what he unwittingly unleashed. When one of his contractors is found dead and intern Kate goes missing, the stakes turn deadly. Can they find Kate before The Technician finishes her off? Will they ever get rid of those lurking Russians? And can Nik put the cybernetic genie Nicola back in the virtual bottle or will she escape into the digital wild?
Early reviews are in - 5 stars from Readers' Favorite:
Authors Ross Hightower and Deb Heim are masters of writing thrillers that have you hooked until the end. I loved Nik's brilliance and the realistic approach taken by Alix. They are the perfect couple and complement each other really well. Nik feels guilty about what he has created, and Alix is the moral compass that leads him to the right decision. The pace is fast, and the character development is fantastic. I loved the worldbuilding and how it reflected the world we are heading toward. With deepfakes already destroying the lives and reputations of people around the world, I can easily imagine how technology like Nicola can bring some frightening changes to our world. I truly hope the authors have more to share about Nik and Alix because I loved them to bits. I cannot recommend Descartes Demon highly enough!
And'Sutra!
Ross and Deb
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