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Perfect Enemy: A Jake Rush Sci-Fi Techno-Military Thriller
Air Force Major Jake Rush is drawn into a high-stakes battle against The Flame and Light, a powerful AI-driven cult that combines radical ideology with cutting-edge technology to manipulate followers and eliminate enemies. Rush, a seasoned cyber-architect in the National Guard, stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the fabric of global stability. The cult, led by a mysterious Prophet, believes that humanity’s next evolutionary step lies in merging technology with spirituality, crafting a vision where an AI deity known as Th3os becomes the focal point of worship and control.
As Rush plunges into the labyrinthine depths of the cult’s digital and ideological machinations, he’s forced to confront questions of faith, loyalty, and sacrifice, along with his own dark past. Struggling against cyber warfare, betrayal, and a network of powerful, ruthless operatives, he faces the dangerous allure of Th3os while battling to maintain his sanity and integrity. Caught in a gripping conflict where technology and belief blur, Rush must navigate his allies and foes alike, each holding their own secrets and agendas. Perfect Enemy is a thought-provoking thriller, blending action and intrigue in a world where the stakes are nothing less than humanity’s future.
As Rush plunges into the labyrinthine depths of the cult’s digital and ideological machinations, he’s forced to confront questions of faith, loyalty, and sacrifice, along with his own dark past. Struggling against cyber warfare, betrayal, and a network of powerful, ruthless operatives, he faces the dangerous allure of Th3os while battling to maintain his sanity and integrity. Caught in a gripping conflict where technology and belief blur, Rush must navigate his allies and foes alike, each holding their own secrets and agendas. Perfect Enemy is a thought-provoking thriller, blending action and intrigue in a world where the stakes are nothing less than humanity’s future.
425 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 6, 2025
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September 20, 2025
This review focuses on Justin Kuiper’s first publication. Perfect Enemy was published last May and is the 57th title I’ve completed reading in 2025.
I received an ARC of this book through https://www.netgalley.com with the expectation of a fair and honest review. My opinions are unbiased and entirely my own. Due to scenes of violence, I categorize this novel as R.
The primary character is USAF Major Jake Rush. He is a combination of a cyber expert and a Tier 1 operator. His target in this novel is The Flame and Light, a powerful AI-driven cult. An AI deity known as Th3os becomes the focal point of worship and control. The story is told in part through interviews between Rush and Psychologist Dr. Anna Vaughn.
I spent 8+ hours reading this 425-page thriller. I thought the novel was slow and a bit disjointed. It also just stopped instead of coming to a conclusion. In hindsight, I should have called the Rule of 50 (life is short and there are too many good books to read) early in my reading. I do like the chosen cover art. It seems appropriate for this novel. I give this novel a rating of 2.5 (rounded to 3) out of 5.
You can access more of my book reviews on my Blog ( https://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/).
I received an ARC of this book through https://www.netgalley.com with the expectation of a fair and honest review. My opinions are unbiased and entirely my own. Due to scenes of violence, I categorize this novel as R.
The primary character is USAF Major Jake Rush. He is a combination of a cyber expert and a Tier 1 operator. His target in this novel is The Flame and Light, a powerful AI-driven cult. An AI deity known as Th3os becomes the focal point of worship and control. The story is told in part through interviews between Rush and Psychologist Dr. Anna Vaughn.
I spent 8+ hours reading this 425-page thriller. I thought the novel was slow and a bit disjointed. It also just stopped instead of coming to a conclusion. In hindsight, I should have called the Rule of 50 (life is short and there are too many good books to read) early in my reading. I do like the chosen cover art. It seems appropriate for this novel. I give this novel a rating of 2.5 (rounded to 3) out of 5.
You can access more of my book reviews on my Blog ( https://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/).
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