Nora and Alai Series

She knows the truth. It knows she has to run.   "Skillfully written, the story captures the imagination from the prologue's first dramatic scene. It is a spellbinding story with a suspenseful storyline, a compelling plot, and engaging characters." - Readers' Favorite   "A fresh and fascinating tale of suspense and intrigue that will have you turning pages until the very end!" - Reedsy    "The writing is gorgeous and peppered with exciting dialogues and gripping descriptions. It is a dazzling thrill ride that proves impossible to resist — a strong protagonist, a stunning plot, and superior storytelling." - The Book Commentary    "Sines seamlessly hooks the reader and immediately immerses the reader in his world of science fiction through his fast-paced writing style, beautifully detailed descriptions, and flawless character integration." - RedHeadedBookLover   Nora Blaker is used to being invisible. Shortest in her class, youngest in her family, and only one living parent is just the status quo. Throw in a suspicious woman dating her Dad, and she's got more than she can handle.   Outside her little world, humankind is failing—crime rampant. Too many have trusted blindly, now no one trusts at all. Years after a global attack, presumed terrorism, a government-funded group at Advanced Creative Technologies (A.C.T.) claims to have a solution.   To get a break from her Dad's girlfriend, she visits her Uncle. With his job at the A.C.T. building in Washington D.C., Nora receives a one-time restricted pass inside. Human error leads Nora to discover the secret behind their solution for humankind. Nora is now far from invisible and has to run for her life because of what she knows.    Can Nora outrun whoever is after her? In a world that survives by being suspicious, does she dare trust anyone? Will anyone even believe she's in danger?   Despite her suspicions, she'll have to rely on some unusual help and hope that it's enough—and not another mistake.   This book offers thrills, suspense, quirky humor, and a different perspective on human life. It is also free of sexual content and profanity. Enjoyed by young and old alike.

Some secrets should be left alone.   "An unmissable work of speculative fiction." - Readers' Favorite   Two months after Nora and Alai's chance encounter, Alai takes an official step toward completing his objective. The U.S. Government has approved nationwide availability of the A.I. app "Trust"—the same software Alai created to save Nora from the mysterious organization Oversight. With each user monitored 24/7, it offers a standardized source of credibility and more, with Alai as their personal assistant. But the results are far from perfect. Too many incidents happen beyond Alai's ability to handle, in addition to random anomalies observed through the app. If he is to make a difference, he'll need to use his ingenuity again. However, the critical element he needs distresses the A.C.T. employees. Alai's intellect tells him they are hiding something, causing him to question the motives of his creators. Can he continue to trust them? What is A.C.T. hiding? And how deep is it intertwined with Oversight? Letting this go isn't something he can make himself do while Oversight remains an elusive threat.    Nora and her family took Alai's advice to blame Howard Algerman as Nora's sole attacker in the events that followed her first contact with Alai. However, a keen photographer from the A.I. presentation made no such agreement. He knows there's more going on than the Blakers or those at A.C.T. would have people believe. Unfortunately for the Blakers, the only way for him to get the story is by poking at the hornet's nest.    Amidst it all, Nora finds herself in a new family role while learning she has some fundamental problems subtly undermining who she needs to be. Issues that she'd much rather ignore. She'll have to choose what is most important to her—her family or keeping her secrets.