The Prediction

In this gripping domestic suspense novel, Rowena Snyder navigates the challenges of her new life in Silicon Valley, feeling out of place in her husband's idyllic childhood home despite having a new baby. Struggling with anxiety and depression, she becomes intrigued by Maxine, a beta-tested digital assistant and "digital friend" designed to offer mental health support. As Maxine's predictions become eerily accurate and increasingly unsettling, Rowena is forced to confront the implications of trusting technology over her own instincts and relationships. Set in a near-future dystopia, the story explores themes of trust, perception, and the impact of technology on personal lives.