The Proving Ground: A Lincoln Lawyer Book by Michael Connelly

Mickey Haller brings a lawsuit against a high-tech giant, which could have appeared directly from the front pages of a newspaper. The case deals with the murder of a young teen by her boyfriend. The circumstances leading up to this are the crux of the matter. An AI Companion coached the boyfriend to get rid of her.

The moral issues of this story are front and center, and it’s a cautionary tale as important as 1984. We are on the crest of a new world, with changes in technology coming faster than legislators can regulate safeguards.

With all the suspense and twists that you expect from Connelly, this story hits home.