Meet the Author
Brad Newbold
Brad Newbold was raised in a small mountain town north of Los Angeles. His interest in history, theology, and philosophy, mixed with an unhealthy dose of pop culture, led him to write his debut thriller, The Fear Protocol. When he is not debating the finer points of reformed theology or weighing the existential threat of AI, you can find him at home fumbling his way through homesteading with his wife and six children in Middle Tennessee.
The Fear Protocol: A Novel
by Brad Newbold
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.