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The Founder's Shadow

The Founder's Shadow

Van Benthem, Philippe

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN13: 9798317272104
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 9 2025
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the heart of Austin's booming tech scene, Ethan Caldwell inherits more than a trillion-dollar empire when his father, the visionary founder of AxionSphere, dies in a mysterious jet crash. Armed with Specter-an enigmatic AI that speaks in his father's voice-Ethan uncovers a chilling truth: his uncle Grayson, now AxionSphere's CEO, may have orchestrated the murder, with Ethan's mother, Lillian, as his ambitious accomplice. As Ethan dons a mask of madness to unravel their deception, he navigates a world of corporate intrigue, encrypted secrets, and fractured loyalties, from glittering galas to the company's shadowy archives.

The Founder's Shadow transplants the timeless tale of revenge, betrayal, and existential doubt into the high-stakes realm of modern tech titans. Set against Austin's vibrant backdrop, this literary thriller blends the moral complexity of a classic with the pulse-pounding tension of a Silicon Valley conspiracy. Ethan's journey-fueled by a Mexican immigrant's quiet courage and haunted by an AI's whispers-forces him to confront not just his family's corruption, but the very nature of humanity in a digital age. Will he reclaim his father's legacy, or burn it all down in the name of justice?

Perfect for fans of The Circle by Dave Eggers, Succession, and Shakespearean twists, The Founder's Shadow is a tale of power, paranoia, and the price of truth-an unputdownable debut that lingers long after the final page.

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