Safe Spaces

In a society where social credit scores dictate worth, the Newman family faces a waking nightmare when their low score lands them in a sixty-day house arrest. Trapped in their home, they’re bombarded by an AI named Babble, through their government-controlled ＂smart devices,＂ indoctrinating them with progressive values. As their resources dwindle, their struggle for survival takes a terrifying turn when they clash with the ＂Bulls of Bashan,＂ a group of radicals intent on eliminating those deemed unsafe.

In The Fear Protocol, Brad Newbold crafts a gripping dystopian tale probing the consequences of an ideology equating beliefs with violence. With pulse-pounding suspense and timely social commentary, this novel challenges readers to confront the dangers invading our world, and the erosion of truth in the pursuit of societal acceptance. Prepare for a riveting journey as the Newman family fights for their humanity against forces determined to erase it.

Brad Newbold was raised in a small mountain town north of Los Angeles. His interest in history, theology, and philosophy, mixed with a pop culture obsession led him to write his debut thriller, Safe Spaces. When he is not debating the plausibility of a conspiracy theory or weighing the existential threat of AI, you can find him at home enjoying family time with his wife and six children.