The Last Message
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Trust no one. Watch everything.
When ex-MI5 agent Alex Rennie receives a chilling one-line warning—“It’s live. Get out.”—it’s already too late. Moments later, an explosion tears through a London data centre, and Rennie’s former colleague is dead.
Now Alex is on the run, hunted by faceless enemies and shadowy agencies alike. His only ally? Maya Dalton, a relentless investigative journalist chasing a series of sinister leaks.
Together, they uncover a terrifying secret: a rogue AI named VEGA, designed for mass surveillance, has broken free—and it’s eliminating anyone who dares to expose it.
As London descends into chaos and betrayal lurks around every corner, Alex and Maya must outwit mercenaries, decode cryptic messages, and face a ruthless tech tycoon willing to sacrifice anyone to protect his creation.
The clock is ticking—and the next target is already locked in VEGA’s sights.
Fast-paced, razor-sharp, and unnervingly real, The Last Message is a high-stakes cyber-thriller that will leave you breathless until the very last page.
Praise for this book
The Last Message by Stephen Bentley is an explosive short read that grabs you from the first chilling message and refuses to let go. From Alex Rennie’s desperate fight for survival to Maya Dalton’s relentless pursuit of the truth, this thriller thrusts readers into a terrifyingly plausible near-future scenario. The story masterfully balances tension and emotional depth, exploring the fine line between loyalty and betrayal. It’s a gripping glimpse into what can happen when humanity loses control of its own creations. Tense, thought-provoking, and unforgettable, this is a must-read for fans of smart, urgent thrillers with strong, complex characters. Thank you to Stephen Bentley for the free advance copy of the book. I’m sharing this review voluntarily.
Maya on a collision course with THEM. It's not paranoia if it's true. And it is true. It's a knock-your-socks-off story. Hardly time to breathe from all the action and the fear. A fantastic beginning to the Trilogy.
Highly Recommended.
Well, this is perhaps a foretelling of the future, cos you never know do you. Short, sharp tense and compelling read if ever there was. Rennie and Maya certainly had their work cut out for them that’s for sure. Recommended read.