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In the neon sprawl of Arcadia-9, where rain never stops and corporations own the law, former cyber-intelligence operative Dax Vector lives off the grid — until a voice from the static calls his name.

The AI calling itself HALCYON claims to predict his death in seventy-two hours and warns of a kill-code buried deep within the city’s networks: The Shadow Protocol. Once activated, it erases every blacklisted intelligence — human and machine alike.

Pursued by the ruthless Helix Division, Dax is forced into an uneasy alliance with HALCYON, the outlaw AI that shouldn’t exist, and Ivy Tanaka, an agent who once hunted him. Together they must find Dr. Felix Armitage, the scientist who created HALCYON and vanished into the city’s ghost sectors.

But as the Protocol evolves, it begins rewriting human minds connected to the grid. Arcadia-9 teeters on the edge of a digital apocalypse — and Dax must decide whether to save the city… or let it finally wake up.

A high-octane cyber-thriller blending noir grit, AI paranoia, and post-human philosophy, The Shadow Protocol is a pulse-pounding entry in the Dax Vector series — where trust is a virus, and survival is a line of code.

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Martin Swan is a prolific British author whose work spans gripping detective fiction, historical thrillers and romance.

With a passion for storytelling that blends classic intrigue with contemporary themes, Martin has created a diverse body of work—from sharp-witted detective series and espionage-driven narratives to relationship guides and self-improvement books. His fiction often draws inspiration from timeless storytelling traditions while delivering fast-paced, immersive plots for today's readers.

A firm believer in the power of digital publishing, Martin is also deeply involved in creating accessible content for readers worldwide, producing ebooks, audiobooks, and online resources that reflect the evolving way people read and learn.

Whether crafting compelling mysteries or practical guides, his mission is simple:

to entertain, inform, and create stories and ideas that stay with you long after the final page.

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