Jake Harper

In a world where digital hives control minds and erase free will, Jake Harper fights to stay human. Stripped of his Neuralink implant, he navigates a Brooklyn pulsing with surveillance and suspicion, haunted by a past betrayal that turned him into a puppet. When a cryptic Russian signal and eerie bee-drones surface in Chicago's election, Jake teams with a fractured crew-a grieving doctor, a rogue Russian operative, and a defector with secrets-to unravel a global conspiracy.Led by the enigmatic Dr. Aarav Singh, Vishnu Net's servers weave a digital utopia that threatens to consume humanity's soul. As Jake battles mimics-human shells with machine hearts-and confronts his own demons, the line between ally and enemy blurs. In a race against a hive that harvests thoughts and manipulates reality, Jake's flaws become his greatest weapon.Hive Shadows is a heart-pounding cyber-thriller of resistance, redemption, and the fight to reclaim what makes us human. Perfect for fans of Neuromancer and Mr. Robot, this tale of defiance against digital tyranny will keep you questioning: what does it mean to be free?