The Girl with the Lunatic Fringe - Gary L Keady - Bog

In the high-stakes world of AI technology, Professor Lucy Yip's revolutionary nanobot concept catches the eye of BioBot Industries, promising her a fortune if she can turn theory into reality. Meanwhile, in LA, Ren Tanaka, haunted by a scandalous past linked to Yip, stumbles upon a blackmail opportunity involving a famous actress and his former lover, Yip herself.
Desperate for funding, Yip collaborates with her former student, Niha Yang, to monetize a viral app, anchored by a stolen song, 'Femme Fatale,' which paints Yip as a dangerously seductive figure. They plan to capitalise on the song's potential for massive crypto downloads, unaware that it has put them in the crosshairs of a blackmail scheme.
The plot thickens when Ren's estranged sister Dwip, the original creator of 'Femme Fatale,' dies under mysterious circumstances. Her partner Kendy, suspecting murder, implores her boss Axis to investigate. As Axis delves into the world of AI, music, and hidden desires, he unravels a web of intrigue where technology and human treachery intertwine, leading to deadly consequences.