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FRANTIC: A Psychological Thriller
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“With Artificial Intelligence we are summoning the demon.” - Elon Musk
"It's not inconceivable. AI could wipe out humanity." - Geoffrey Hinton, considered ‘Godfather of Artificial Intelligence”
“Once AI becomes self-aware, the cognitive hierarchy will be transformed forever where we humans are no longer the dominant species.” - Gray Scott, Expert in Emerging Technology
A delusional prison patient warns Dr. Brian Heiser, Marriage and Family Therapist, of enormous impending disaster. Dr. Heiser and his best friend, Fred Gonzalez, a lauded Forensic Psychologist, find themselves entangled in a 72-hour deadly race to stop an AI bill being fast-tracked through the Texas state legislature.
Patricia Reigns, an elite developer of artificial intelligence, teams with them, thus cementing the trio as a viable threat.
Unbeknownst to Fred, however, Brian and Patricia had a secret past. That past soon rekindled feelings in Patricia towards Brian, and vice versa. And this woman was not one to play coy.
The more they uncover, the more the deadly power of Artificial Intelligence is unleashed on them at every turn from unseen top tech billionaires all vying for the same AI state contract.
What follows is a three-day frantic sprint toward truth that none of them could have possibly a secret plot funded by the world’s wealthiest tech giants, an AI bill touted as a massive “progressive” leap forward for Texas, assassins funded to the gills in blood money, politicians bought and paid for, and a media that couldn’t care less.
Last, buckle up for an intense final stretch that’s simply impossible to foresee.
**For deleted chapters, behind-the-scenes insights, and other goodies go
“With Artificial Intelligence we are summoning the demon.” - Elon Musk
"It's not inconceivable. AI could wipe out humanity." - Geoffrey Hinton, considered ‘Godfather of Artificial Intelligence”
“Once AI becomes self-aware, the cognitive hierarchy will be transformed forever where we humans are no longer the dominant species.” - Gray Scott, Expert in Emerging Technology
A delusional prison patient warns Dr. Brian Heiser, Marriage and Family Therapist, of enormous impending disaster. Dr. Heiser and his best friend, Fred Gonzalez, a lauded Forensic Psychologist, find themselves entangled in a 72-hour deadly race to stop an AI bill being fast-tracked through the Texas state legislature.
Patricia Reigns, an elite developer of artificial intelligence, teams with them, thus cementing the trio as a viable threat.
Unbeknownst to Fred, however, Brian and Patricia had a secret past. That past soon rekindled feelings in Patricia towards Brian, and vice versa. And this woman was not one to play coy.
The more they uncover, the more the deadly power of Artificial Intelligence is unleashed on them at every turn from unseen top tech billionaires all vying for the same AI state contract.
What follows is a three-day frantic sprint toward truth that none of them could have possibly a secret plot funded by the world’s wealthiest tech giants, an AI bill touted as a massive “progressive” leap forward for Texas, assassins funded to the gills in blood money, politicians bought and paid for, and a media that couldn’t care less.
Last, buckle up for an intense final stretch that’s simply impossible to foresee.
**For deleted chapters, behind-the-scenes insights, and other goodies go
378 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 7, 2025
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About the author
Brent Bradley
2 books10 followersBrent Bradley holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, an MA in Christian Theology, and a BA in English Literature. He earned tenure as a university professor and has been seeing couples in therapy for almost thirty years. But before he went to graduate school, he dabbled in newspaper reporting, at the time thinking that would be his career.
Dr. Bradley has written numerous journal articles, book chapters, and co-authored books on emotion and change in psychotherapy. A significant difference he brings to his writing is a keen focus and understanding of how emotion powerfully moves us in the moment.
Brent is married with one twin daughter (and one that passed away in the womb). They live in Houston. He is an avid fan of the Astros, Texas A&M, Texans, and the UFC. His hobbies include working out (urgh!), freshwater fishing, reading, cooking, and enjoying good coffee. He is a follower of Christ.
Dr. Bradley has written numerous journal articles, book chapters, and co-authored books on emotion and change in psychotherapy. A significant difference he brings to his writing is a keen focus and understanding of how emotion powerfully moves us in the moment.
Brent is married with one twin daughter (and one that passed away in the womb). They live in Houston. He is an avid fan of the Astros, Texas A&M, Texans, and the UFC. His hobbies include working out (urgh!), freshwater fishing, reading, cooking, and enjoying good coffee. He is a follower of Christ.
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March 25, 2025
This book was great! From the beginning I really enjoyed how the details built up on themselves leaving you picking at the pieces trying to put them all together. One I got deeper into the book, the desire to reach the outcome became so great that I found myself not being able to put the book down. Time flew by when reading, a REAL page turner, and each new chapter brought forth more suspense. I love this thrillers and this is definitely one to remember!! Really makes you think deeper about the technology that we use everyday! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 10, 2025
A chilling technological thriller that explores the dangers of artificial intelligence, perfect for fans of Daniel Suarez.
Dr. Brian Heiser’s session with prison inmate Jerry Davis goes sideways when he finds himself embroiled in a plot to silence opposition to a terrifying artificial intelligence bill in Texas. Within Jerry’s coded messages, Brian has acquired dangerous knowledge that could lead to his demise. Luckily for Brian, his long-time friend Forensic Psychologist Fred Gonzalez, and A.I. Developer Patricia Reigns are there to help him stay alive while trying to prevent the catastrophic bill from passing.
The large cast of characters merges to form a cohesive and engaging narrative, each playing a role in how the story unravels. The working dynamic and chemistry between Brian, Fred, and Patricia provides an entertaining and much needed reprieve from the steadily high tension that builds from the first page and carries to the last.
Texas provides a high stakes backdrop for the action as the pivotal second largest state that could influence the rest of the country. However, the true star of the story is the science involved in the making of artificial intelligence. The author does an incredible job of portraying the spine-chilling dangers of rogue A.I. while making it understandable and relatable. Although this story is fiction, it makes clear the real threat this technology poses to humanity.
Overall, this is a highly entertaining and thought-provoking thriller.
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
This review first appeared: https://substack.com/@nnlightsbookhea...
Dr. Brian Heiser’s session with prison inmate Jerry Davis goes sideways when he finds himself embroiled in a plot to silence opposition to a terrifying artificial intelligence bill in Texas. Within Jerry’s coded messages, Brian has acquired dangerous knowledge that could lead to his demise. Luckily for Brian, his long-time friend Forensic Psychologist Fred Gonzalez, and A.I. Developer Patricia Reigns are there to help him stay alive while trying to prevent the catastrophic bill from passing.
The large cast of characters merges to form a cohesive and engaging narrative, each playing a role in how the story unravels. The working dynamic and chemistry between Brian, Fred, and Patricia provides an entertaining and much needed reprieve from the steadily high tension that builds from the first page and carries to the last.
Texas provides a high stakes backdrop for the action as the pivotal second largest state that could influence the rest of the country. However, the true star of the story is the science involved in the making of artificial intelligence. The author does an incredible job of portraying the spine-chilling dangers of rogue A.I. while making it understandable and relatable. Although this story is fiction, it makes clear the real threat this technology poses to humanity.
Overall, this is a highly entertaining and thought-provoking thriller.
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
This review first appeared: https://substack.com/@nnlightsbookhea...
October 7, 2025
Like a puzzle that's missing a piece and I needed to keep reading to find it. Fast paced, thrilling page turner. The theme was AI and this book and definitely had my brain questioning the future of AI technology. First from this author and won't be my last.
November 17, 2025
I read this book (Frantic) and Gone Before Goodbye back to back. AI is scary but I feel like this is the next new thing and we can't be ignorant.
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