Blue Jay Lies

The Future Has a Deadly Secret

Nicole Howland expects to bury her father, not investigate his murder. Authorities call the retired diplomat’s death a hunting accident, but a sniper’s bullet through the heart tells a different story. Before long, Nicole realizes someone else is searching for what her father left behind—and they’ll kill anyone who gets there first.

Her only ally is Alec Leaman, a quiet local baker with a dangerous past. Together they uncover evidence linking the murder to a charismatic billionaire, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence platform, and a covert operation using AI to infiltrate government systems and manipulate public opinion. The deeper they dig, the more determined their enemies become to bury the truth.

From the mountains of New Mexico to a high-security AI laboratory, Nicole and Alec race to expose a conspiracy before its architects disappear into the shadows. But in a world where every message can be fabricated and every truth can be manipulated, knowing who to trust may be the most dangerous challenge of all.

Expected in Early December 2026.