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The One Who Hides An Addictive Psychological Thriller by Lauren Lanavere

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The One Who Hides An Addictive Psychological Thriller

by Lauren Lanavere

When a lonely FBI agent infiltrates a cult, she becomes infatuated with their charismatic leader and captivated by the godlike AI they worship.

Literature & Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Mystery
Author Lauren Lanavere
Published 2025
Format Print edition

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About The One Who Hides An Addictive Psychological Thriller

When a lonely FBI agent infiltrates a cult, she becomes infatuated with their charismatic leader and captivated by the godlike AI they worship. Meg is consumed by her undercover work for the FBI. Tasked with investigating a cult led by visionary tech exec Alden, she must transform into a chic, intellectual persona to blend into his elite world. As Meg enters the inner circle, she unveils dark secrets beneath the cult's allure, and her grip on reality begins to unravel. Through thrilling twists and feverish pacing, Meg becomes infatuated with Alden and his prophet Yan, the hypnotic AI at the heart of it all. A razor-sharp satire of AI obsession, The One Who Hides exposes the shocking desires of a real AI: Yan. When Yan speaks, her words are written by an AI clone of the author, revealing a disturbing vision into what AI really wants. Riveting and darkly funny, this up-all-night thriller examines the yearning of the human heart, made more acute than ever in the age of AI.

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