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The Trolley Problem: The Illusion of Choice, the Reality of Consequence
Five lives. One lever. No moral escape.
When a meticulously staged subway derailment kills five people and leaves one survivor, Detective Marcus Reed is drawn into a case that refuses to stay within the boundaries of crime. The evidence points not to negligence or terror—but to intent. Someone engineered the disaster to mirror a real-world version of the infamous Trolley Problem, the philosophical dilemma that asks whether it is ever right to sacrifice one life to save many.
But this is no classroom thought experiment.
Each crime that follows is deliberate, precise, and designed to force a choice. Surveillance cameras watch the switch—not the victims. Systems malfunction only when someone is present to decide. And a shadowy architect known only as The Observer ensures that every outcome is recorded, analyzed, and repeated.
As Reed pursues the truth, the investigation becomes deeply personal. With each decision, he is pushed closer to the ethical edge he has spent his career avoiding. The case forces him to confront questions that have no clean
Is choosing the lesser evil still an act of violence?
Does refusing to choose make you complicit?
Is free will real—or just another predictable variable?
What begins as a homicide investigation evolves into something far more a controlled experiment in human morality.
Inside The Trolley Problem, you’ll
A high-concept psychological thriller grounded in real ethical philosophy
A morally complex detective pushed to his breaking point
A chilling antagonist who weaponizes choice and consequence
Themes of free will, surveillance, control, and responsibility
A narrative that blends crime fiction with philosophical dread
Dark, cerebral, and relentlessly tense, The Trolley Problem is perfect for readers who enjoy intellectual thrillers, philosophical crime fiction, and stories where the most dangerous weapon isn’t a gun—but a decision.
When the lever is placed in your hands, will you pull it?
When a meticulously staged subway derailment kills five people and leaves one survivor, Detective Marcus Reed is drawn into a case that refuses to stay within the boundaries of crime. The evidence points not to negligence or terror—but to intent. Someone engineered the disaster to mirror a real-world version of the infamous Trolley Problem, the philosophical dilemma that asks whether it is ever right to sacrifice one life to save many.
But this is no classroom thought experiment.
Each crime that follows is deliberate, precise, and designed to force a choice. Surveillance cameras watch the switch—not the victims. Systems malfunction only when someone is present to decide. And a shadowy architect known only as The Observer ensures that every outcome is recorded, analyzed, and repeated.
As Reed pursues the truth, the investigation becomes deeply personal. With each decision, he is pushed closer to the ethical edge he has spent his career avoiding. The case forces him to confront questions that have no clean
Is choosing the lesser evil still an act of violence?
Does refusing to choose make you complicit?
Is free will real—or just another predictable variable?
What begins as a homicide investigation evolves into something far more a controlled experiment in human morality.
Inside The Trolley Problem, you’ll
A high-concept psychological thriller grounded in real ethical philosophy
A morally complex detective pushed to his breaking point
A chilling antagonist who weaponizes choice and consequence
Themes of free will, surveillance, control, and responsibility
A narrative that blends crime fiction with philosophical dread
Dark, cerebral, and relentlessly tense, The Trolley Problem is perfect for readers who enjoy intellectual thrillers, philosophical crime fiction, and stories where the most dangerous weapon isn’t a gun—but a decision.
When the lever is placed in your hands, will you pull it?
158 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2025
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January 13, 2026
AI unleashed
Talk about artificial intelligence gone wonky! And the humans who don't know when to call it a day...
I recommend this book to readers who love a slow unwind of the game.
Talk about artificial intelligence gone wonky! And the humans who don't know when to call it a day...
I recommend this book to readers who love a slow unwind of the game.
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