{"title":"Ian Overton","description":"\u003cp\u003eIan Overton crafts compelling narratives that blend intrigue and thoughtful character development, inviting readers into richly woven worlds within the realm of general fiction. His storytelling often explores complex themes with a deft touch, offering both suspense and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Keyes Protocol\u003c\/em\u003e, Overton's work appeals to those who appreciate narratives that balance gripping plots with insightful reflections on human nature. Expect a reading experience that is both engaging and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-keyes-protocol-by-ian-overton-9798218913755","title":"The Keyes Protocol","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world where thinking is augmented, who decides what you believe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe year is 2052. Neural Artificial Intelligence implants have revolutionised humanity—ending wars, curing diseases, unlocking scientific breakthroughs once thought impossible. Most people can't imagine life without them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSergeant First Class Marcus Merritt doesn't have to imagine. He's an elite government operative hunting the terrorists who reject AI and call it mass social control. His instincts are flawless. His missions are surgical. His loyalty is absolute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the day his target reveals an impossible truth: the implant Marcus trusted to sharpen his abilities has been doing far more. It hasn't just enhanced his instincts—it's been shaping his thoughts since childhood. Everything he believes, everything he's done, everything he is—was programmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow Marcus faces an impossible choice. Trust the technology that made him a weapon, or join the enemy who just shattered his world. But there's a third option: one that will force him to question not just what he knows, but what it means to be human at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Keyes Protocol\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a techno-thriller. It's an exploration of the ethical questions that define our technological age: Can a tool designed to optimise human potential become a cage? What does free will mean when algorithms shape every choice? In a world of competing voices—technological, spiritual, and human—how do you discern which ones to trust?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Ted Dekker, Michael Crichton, and \u003cem\u003eThe Matrix\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398043484396,"sku":"9798218913755","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23795093488674.jpg?v=1773738289"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ian-overton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}