Publisher's Synopsis
In the twenty-first century, personal data is the new oil, and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) is the technology used to extract it.When emerging global singing star Oceania dies in a mysterious accident after a sold-out 5,000-strong concert, young intern Adonis Thomas mutes his concerns about her untimely death. He just wants to carve out a place for himself in the heady world of mega-stars and talent management. However, when he realizes other major new voices are turning up dead, he begins to piece together a bizarre plot that reaches to the highest level of his company.Staying in the background, he discovers that billionaire investor Vernon Wilson, owner of Sephtis Entertainment, is using state-of-the-art AI technology to gain an edge over his rivals and make massive profits from the music artists he signs to his label. But, only if they're dead.The startling truth he uncovers puts Adonis in a race against time to save both his life and the life of his loved ones and young stars who have signed with Sephtis Entertainment. As his nemesis closes in for the kill over and over again, Adonis struggles to get just one step ahead of Wilson. In a finale that will have you up all night, Tropicon Islands takes you on a wild ride that will make you think twice about what you think about AI and the impacts it could very well have on your life.
