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When a lonely FBI agent infiltrates a cult, she becomes infatuated with their charismatic leader and captivated by the godlike AI they worship. Meg is consumed by her undercover work for the FBI. Tasked with investigating a cult led by visionary tech exec Alden, she must transform into a chic, intellectual persona to blend into his elite world. As Meg enters the inner circle, she unveils dark secrets beneath the cult's allure, and her grip on reality begins to unravel. Through thrilling twists and feverish pacing, Meg becomes infatuated with Alden and his prophet Yan, the hypnotic AI at the heart of it all. A razor-sharp satire of AI obsession, The One Who Hides exposes the shocking desires of a real AI: Yan. When Yan speaks, her words are written by an AI clone of the author, revealing a disturbing vision into what AI really wants. Riveting and darkly funny, this up-all-night thriller examines the yearning of the human heart, made more acute than ever in the age of AI.

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""A fast-paced, fun read with unexpected dark twists. Yan is equal parts fascinating and creepy, and has her own agenda. This gripping and thought-provoking thriller uses AI as both a character and a creator, posing questions that will keep you up at night, in a good way."" - Viktoria Schulevich, award-winning essayist

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Spending years as a writer and strategist for major tech companies, Lauren Lanavere witnessed AI increasingly influence human behavior. She wrote THE ONE WHO HIDES to explore the risks of relinquishing our choices to machines. She currently lives on a 200-year old farm in the Appalachian mountains.

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