Obsidian Protocol: A Dark Protocols Thriller, by B.I. Wilson

by Benjamin Wilson

Obsidian Protocol is a sophisticated techno-thriller that follows former intelligence operative Nathan Bishop as he confronts a shadow network led by his former colleague, the mysterious "Omega" (Marcus Hale). When Nathan's sister Emily becomes the target of a deepfake disinformation campaign designed to flush him out of hiding, a complex game of technological chess unfolds across multiple continents.

107 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 14, 2025

Reviews

[Jill G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every so often, a thriller comes along that doesn’t just entertain, it forces you to think. Obsidian Protocol is exactly that kind of novel.

On the surface, it’s a fast-paced, international espionage story. But beneath the action lies something deeper and more unsettling: a meditation on how technology is reshaping our understanding of truth, trust, and human vulnerability.

Nathan Bishop, the novel’s reluctant hero, is a man shaped by secrets. But it’s the targeting of his sister, Emily, through a deepfake disinformation campaign that gives this story its emotional weight. As a humanitarian, I found this plotline particularly harrowing. It’s a stark reminder of how digital manipulation is no longer science fiction, it’s a present-day threat, often aimed at silencing or discrediting innocent voices.

The antagonist, known only as “Omega,” is one of the more chilling characters I’ve read in recent memory. What makes him so compelling is that he doesn’t feel like a villain in the traditional sense. He’s the embodiment of a world where power is hidden behind algorithms, and morality is obscured by ambition. His motivations are disturbing precisely because they’re rooted in a kind of fractured logic that feels all too real.

What Obsidian Protocol does exceptionally well is challenge readers to confront the ethical implications of emerging technologies. The story raises essential questions: Who holds power in the digital age? What does justice look like when truth itself can be manufactured? And how do we protect the people caught in the crossfire?

As someone engaged in humanitarian work, I found this book to be both gripping and haunting. It made me think not just about surveillance and cyber warfare, but about the human cost of being digitally erased, manipulated, or exposed, especially for those who lack the resources or protection to fight back.

In short:
Obsidian Protocol is a razor-sharp, morally complex thriller that forces us to look beyond the headlines and into the very real ethical dilemmas of our time. It belongs not just in the hands of thriller fans, but in conversations about human rights, data ethics, and the future of global accountability.