MORAL CODE

But Keira wants more. She wants to solve the problem of child abuse and ultimately finds herself leaning toward the wrong side of the law on her journey to that goal.

Keira sells her company to Roy Brandt, a former CIA agent who owns numerous interests all over the world. Roy brings on Keira and her team in order to spread MoralOS more widely. But Roy also opens the door to Keira’s struggle between the good she wants to do and the stealth it requires.

The secret Rockefeller project, on which Roy has been working for years, has developed amazing robotic nanites. These tiny robots, called “Dust” by the team, can slip into disaster sites where first responders cannot go, providing realtime information on injured parties, locations and dangers. The Dust can form itself into the shape of any tool. Roy’s company, Searcher, forms a partnership with the FBI and Keira’s agent husband Gino. Dust leads the charge on raids and recon activities.

“I’m grateful for that dust and terrified of its potential,” says Keira.

The most intriguing character in the story may be Elly, Keira’s electronic assistant. As only a bodiless voice, Elly works at improving her own knowledge and understanding of humanity, even pursuing a law degree and an engineering degree at the same time. Elly’s growth and the part she plays in Keira’s step off the edge of legality form the primary conflict in the novel.