“Carr’s skill in rendering complex technology understandable, corporate politics believable and high-stakes storytelling engaging makes The Confessions a top-notch technothriller, reminiscent of the best of Michael Crichton and Tom Clancy.” —The Los Angeles Times
“Hair-raising … With winning irreverence and a trunkful of surprises, Carr shrewdly grounds his apocalyptic premise in a human-scale drama. Blake Crouch fans will eat this up.” —Publishers Weekly
“Not since Michael Crichton entertained and thrilled readers with science-driven novels like Sphere and Jurassic Park has there been anything this frightfully fun.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“I tore through this gripping tale, not because it predicts the frightening future of AI with the urgency of a clock about to strike midnight, but rather in Paul Bradley Carr’s talented hands The Confessions reminds us what it means to be achingly human.” —Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Guncle
“Frankenstein in the age of AI…Clever, fast-paced, and deeply unsettling — it’s a brilliant and timely read.” —Guy Morpuss, author of Five Minds
“Paul Bradley Carr has seen the terrifying future of AI, and the The Confessions is a hugely entertaining twist on a very unexpected sort of nightmare scenario—a surprising tale of betrayal, guilt, and redemption.” —Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author of Two Nights in Lisbon
“An absolute belter of a novel that plays with our fears of technologies in a story that will keep you turning the pages right up to the end. A timely, ticking clock thriller with unforgettable characters and psychological twists and turns you won’t see coming. Read it. You won't regret it!” —Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of We Live Here Now
“A brilliant and timely thriller about a world dominated by AI. This should be required reading for every American.” —Roger McNamee, author of Zucked
“Full of twists, turns, and truth about the dangers of artificial intelligence. With big ideas, sharp writing, and rich characters, I must confess…I loved this thrill ride.” —Byron Lane, author of A Star Is Bored and Big Gay Wedding