The Fear Index is a gripping thriller that explores the consequences of relying too heavily on technology. As the protagonist, Dr. Alex Hoffmann, watches his life and hedge fund spiral out of control due to a faulty AI system, readers will find themselves glued to the page, eager to know what happens next. This book is perfect for fans of dark, suspenseful novels that tackle the ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence.

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His name is carefully guarded from the general public but within the secretive inner circles of the ultra-rich Dr Alex Hoffmann is a legend - a visionary scientist whose computer software turns everything it touches into gold.Together with his partner, an investment banker, Hoffmann has developed a revolutionary form of artificial intelligence that tracks human emotions, enabling it to predict movements in the financial markets with uncanny accuracy. His hedge fund, based in Geneva, makes billions.But then in the early hours of the morning, while he lies asleep with his wife, a sinister intruder breaches the elaborate security of their lakeside house. So begins a waking nightmare of paranoia and violence as Hoffmann attempts, with increasing desperation, to discover who is trying to destroy him.His quest forces him to confront the deepest questions of what it is to be human. By the time night falls over Geneva, the financial markets will be in turmoil and Hoffmann's world - and ours - transformed forever.

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