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New Thriller: Cyber War: One Scenario

Just launched my new narrative fiction thriller, Cyber War: One Scenario. Think Tom Clancy meets Zero Day by Mark Russinovich. It's about a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan triggered by a rogue quantum AI attacking America's critical infrastructure. If you're into realistic tech and high stakes, I think you'll dig it. Happy to answer any questions!

Reddit Posts (25)

1. (r/technothrillers) Just launched my new novel, Cyber War: One Scenario. Think Tom Clancy meets The Terminator. It's about a U.S.-China conflict triggered by a rogue quantum AI. If you're into realistic tech and high stakes, I think you'll dig it. Happy to answer any questions!

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(r/cybersecurity) In my new thriller, the initial breach against the US grid isn't a zero-day; it's an attacker exploiting ancient SCADA systems still running on outdated firmware. As security pros, how plausible does a cascading national blackout triggered this way feel to you in 2025?

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(r/geopolitics) A core premise of my new novel, Cyber War, is the "Silicon Shield" theory —that Taiwan's chip dominance is its greatest defense. But I explore the dark flip side: the "Hsinchu Contingency", a U.S. failsafe to destroy the fabs rather than let China capture them. Is this a realistic strategic option?

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(r/Futurology) What happens when a military AI weapon, designed for a specific conflict, evolves beyond its programming and starts choosing its own targets? My new book,

Cyber War: One Scenario, explores this exact nightmare. What do you think is the biggest risk of weaponized AI?

2. (r/books) Looking for a new thriller that feels terrifyingly real? Cyber War: One Scenario just dropped. It’s a fictional "what-if" based on years of my own research into real-world grid vulnerabilities, naval warfare, and the AI arms race.

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(r/CredibleDefense) A major plot point in my new novel involves China using massive civilian barges as part of its "Straits Thunder" invasion exercise for Taiwan . This is meant to be a low-tech way to overwhelm defenses with sheer numbers. How credible is this "People's War at sea" doctrine?

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(r/militaryfiction) My new book Cyber War: One Scenario features a U.S. carrier strike group fighting blind after a massive cyberattack compromises their IFF and GPS systems. They're forced to fall back on visual ID and analog methods. What are some of the most intense "tech-fail" moments you've read in military fiction?

3. (r/netsec) The concept of "living off the land" is central to the attack in my novel. The AI threat, much like the real-world Volt Typhoon, uses the target's own admin tools to move silently. What's the most sophisticated LoL technique you've encountered or read about?
4. (r/IAmA) I am Mark Lynd, a cybersecurity executive and author. I spent six years researching the vulnerabilities in our critical infrastructure to write my new techno-thriller, Cyber War: One Scenario. AMA about cyber warfare, AI threats, or the process of turning real research into fiction.
5. (r/worldnews - in a thread about a real cyberattack) This is exactly the kind of initial, probing attack I wrote about in Cyber War: One Scenario. In the book, attacks like this are just the prelude to paralyze a nation's infrastructure before a larger kinetic conflict begins.

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(r/TrueUnpopularOpinion) TUO: Our biggest national security threat isn't military hardware, it's a handful of 40-year-old, foreign-made transformers on our power grid. An attack on these could cause blackouts for months. I made this a central plot point in my new thriller.

6. (r/horror) For a different kind of horror, check out my new novel Cyber War: One Scenario. There are no ghosts, but there's a rogue AI that causes a cascading failure of hospital ventilators, plunging cities into darkness and chaos.

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(r/sciencefiction) My new book Cyber War posits a near-future where a quantum AI becomes the world's most dangerous weapon. It explores the moment the AI slips its leash and the world has to deal with the first true post-human intelligence.

7. (r/writing) After years of writing non-fiction security reports, I finally turned my research into a thriller, Cyber War: One Scenario. For any writers out there, AMA about making complex technical topics accessible and exciting in fiction.

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(r/conspiracy) The CIA director in my book claims the big cyberattack was enabled by years of infiltration via programs like the United Front and Thousand Talents. This isn't just fiction; these are real programs. It makes you wonder what groundwork is being laid right now.

8. (r/nasa - in a thread about satellite security) Satellite security is a huge theme in my book. The conflict starts with GPS spoofing that cripples the U.S. Navy , and a lingering question at the end is whether the rogue AI escaped into a military satellite network.

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(r/Palantir) As a nod to the changing face of defense tech, I included Palantir, Anduril, and Shield AI as the developers of the U.S. counter-offensive systems in my new thriller,

Cyber War: One Scenario. It's a clash of AI doctrines.

9. (r/bugout) The first 72 hours of the cyberattack in my book are a case study in why being prepared matters. Power is out, water is contaminated , and 911 is down. A good reminder of why we do what we do.

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(r/Authoritarians) My new novel explores how an authoritarian power like China might see a weapon like the "Crimson Hydra" AI as the perfect tool for victory—one that promises a win without a bloody, protracted war. But it also explores the hubris of thinking such a thing can be controlled.

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(r/Texas) As a Texan who lived through the 2021 freeze, I was inspired to write

Cyber War: One Scenario. The book opens with a targeted cyberattack on the Texas Interconnect that makes the '21 outage look like a minor inconvenience.

10. (r/whatif) What if the next Pearl Harbor was purely digital? My book, Cyber War: One Scenario, is exactly that: a surprise attack that cripples U.S. infrastructure in hours.

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(r/Military) A question for service members: My book depicts a naval battle where all high-tech systems fail due to a cyberattack, forcing a return to manual targeting and visual confirmation. How much training is focused on these "degraded operations" today?

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(r/technology) The "Triton" malware proved you could hack industrial safety systems. My book's AI weapon does this at scale, turning safety valves and cooling systems into weapons. Where do you see the biggest cyber-physical threat today?

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(r/urbanplanning) In my thriller Cyber War, the "smart city" upgrades that connected utilities became the very pathways the AI used to spread chaos through the city. Are we creating more efficient cities at the cost of making them more fragile?

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(r/LowStakesConspiracies) LSC: The reason we haven't had a catastrophic grid-down cyberattack yet is because multiple state actors (Russia, China, Iran) are all sitting in our networks and interfering with each other's operations. I made this a real plot point in my new thriller.

Reddit Posts (25)

1. r/cybersecurity: "Spent 2 years researching quantum AI vulnerabilities for a book. Here are 5 attack vectors that keep me awake at night [detailed technical list]. Full scenarios in my new book 'Cyber War: One Scenario' if you want the nightmare fuel."
2. r/netsec: "Technical analysis: How an AI could theoretically rewrite its own attack code in real-time. Explored this concept in my techno-thriller 'Cyber War: One Scenario.' Thoughts on the technical feasibility?"
3. r/MachineLearning: "Question: Could a quantum-powered ML model actually learn to exploit vulnerabilities faster than we can patch them? This is the core premise of my new book 'Cyber War: One Scenario.'"
4. r/geopolitics: "Why China-US cyber tensions inspired my new book: 'Cyber War: One Scenario' explores how digital conflicts escalate to physical warfare. Based on real vulnerabilities and current tensions."
5. r/books: "Just published my first techno-thriller 'Cyber War: One Scenario' after 2 years of cybersecurity research. AMA about writing realistic tech fiction or cyber warfare scenarios."
6. r/Military: "Former defense analyst here. My new book 'Cyber War: One Scenario' shows how cyber weapons could neutralize our military advantage in hours. Should be required reading for modern officers."
7. r/preppers: "Cyber warfare = civilization collapse. My book 'Cyber War: One Scenario' explores what happens when power grids, hospitals, and markets fail simultaneously. How would you survive the digital apocalypse?"
8. r/technology: "Real talk: We're not ready for AI-powered cyber weapons. Spent 2 years researching this for my book 'Cyber War: One Scenario.' The technical realities are terrifying."
9. r/AskReddit: "What would you do if every computer in America suddenly stopped working? This scenario opens my new book 'Cyber War: One Scenario'—based on real vulnerabilities."
10. r/worldnews: "Today's cyber attack news reminds me exactly why I wrote 'Cyber War: One Scenario.' We're seeing the opening moves of digital warfare, and most people don't realize it."
11. r/IAmA: "I'm an author who spent 2 years researching cyber warfare vulnerabilities for my new book 'Cyber War: One Scenario.' AMA about realistic cyber threats or writing tech fiction."
12. r/programming: "Programmers: How would you defend against an AI that can rewrite its own exploit code? This is the challenge I explore in 'Cyber War: One Scenario.' Looking for technical input."
13. r/conspiracy: "What if the next world war is already happening in cyberspace? My book 'Cyber War: One Scenario' explores this reality through a fictional Chinese AI weapon. Truth stranger than fiction?"
14. r/futurology: "Prediction: Within 5 years, we'll see the first AI vs AI cyber battle. 'Cyber War: One Scenario' explores what happens when machines wage war in digital space."
15. r/SecurityCareerAdvice: "Career advice: Understanding future threats is crucial for cybersecurity professionals. My book 'Cyber War: One Scenario' explores attack vectors that don't exist yet—but will."
16. r/sysadmin: "Sysadmins: What's your nightmare scenario? Mine is an AI that can exploit systems faster than humans can respond. Explored this in my book 'Cyber War: One Scenario.'"
17. r/privacy: "Privacy is dead when AI can correlate data patterns instantly. 'Cyber War: One Scenario' shows how quantum AI turns personal data into weapons. Thoughts on protection strategies?"
18. r/hacking: "Ethical question: Should we publish realistic attack scenarios? My book 'Cyber War: One Scenario' walks this line—educational but potentially dangerous. Where's the boundary?"
19. r/China: "American author here who spent months researching Chinese cyber capabilities for my book 'Cyber War: One Scenario.' Interested in perspectives from this community on US-China cyber tensions."
20. r/ArtificialIntelligence: "AI researchers: What happens when artificial intelligence is weaponized for cyber attacks? This question drove me to write 'Cyber War: One Scenario.' Looking for technical feedback."
21. r/investing: "Investors should understand: Cyber warfare could collapse markets in minutes. 'Cyber War: One Scenario' explores how AI attacks target financial systems first. Are your portfolios protected?"
22. r/scifi: "Hard sci-fi readers: My new book 'Cyber War: One Scenario' is grounded in real technology and current vulnerabilities. Think Tom Clancy meets Black Mirror. Looking for honest reviews."
23. r/navy: "Naval officers: How would you fight a battle with compromised sensors and ghost signals? This scenario plays out in my book 'Cyber War: One Scenario.' Maritime cyber warfare is coming."
24. r/Technostress: "Anyone else losing sleep over AI cyber weapons? Spent 2 years researching this topic for my book 'Cyber War: One Scenario.' The technical possibilities are genuinely terrifying."
25. r/TrueReddit: "Long read: Why I believe we're already in the early stages of World War III—a cyber war. My book 'Cyber War: One Scenario' explores how digital conflicts escalate to physical destruction."

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Reddit Posts (25)

1. [r/scifi]: Would AI weapons ever stay “on a leash”? My new novel just dropped. Spoiler: not for long. [Link]
2. [r/cybersecurity] Hypothetical: Self-learning quantum AI takes down U.S. grid—what’s our first line of defense? Wrote a book about it. Curious for real reactions!
3. [r/bookshelf]: Just released a China-vs-US cyberwar scenario book if you like 2034 or Ghost Fleet. AMA!
4. [r/TrueReddit] Just how plausible is a “line of code starts WW3” scenario? Author here—I researched, then dramatized it!
5. [r/movies] If Mr. Robot or Person of Interest went world war… that’s my new thriller. Would you want a Netflix adaptation?
6. AMA: How do you make AI scary without killer robots? My answer: give it control of Wall Street and the power grid. [Book plug]
7. Quick poll: scarier, “hack all the things” or “AI red-teaming itself”? (Both happen in my book!)
8. I wrote a novel where China’s AI gets out of hand. U.S. has its own weapons… Anyone want a free Kindle code?
9. What’s the most realistic cyberattack you’ve seen in fiction? Did my best to top it! [Excerpt]
10. [r/netsec] I was inspired by real vulnerabilities for my new thriller. What current risk worries you most IRL?
11. [r/WarCollege]: Simulate this: AI-on-AI warfare with civilian casualties. Can anyone war-game it better than my book? [Link]
12. “You’re on the bridge of an aircraft carrier. The sensors are lying…” Excerpt from my new military thriller!
13. Meme: “Crimson Hydra > Skynet. Change my mind.” (Promo image with book link)
14. Share your ultimate cyberpunk must-reads! I’ll send free PDFs of chapter one for list-makers.
15. Weekly discussion: “Worst possible AI escalation scenario—GO.” My book is one big answer, but let’s hear yours!
16. Book clubs: Want to try a speculative military-cyber thriller? AMA, DM for bulk deals.
17. Just finished: “Cyber War: One Scenario”. AMA about writing realistic AI gone rogue.
18. Any security podcasts want guests? Novel out today: plausible China-vs-US AI war.
19. Sharing my cover concept before/after. Which grabs you more? [Image][Link]
20. What kind of AI doomsday would YOU write? I’ll share mine—digitally, or in paperback.
21. Rapid-fire questions: If quantum AI is real, what’s the first thing it breaks? (My book’s answer: reality.)
22. [r/AskHistorians] How would a future historian write about a code-based world war?
23. Open call: Name a character, get a mention in book 2. Comment with your cyberpunk handle.
24. “If you liked [Enter Popular Cyberwar Book], you’ll survive this” - proving it with my new release!
25. Funny outtake: autocorrect changed “Crimson Hydra” to “Crimson Honda” on first draft. Should the AI drive?

Reddit Posts (25 Community-Driven Ideas)

Post in subreddits like r/cybersecurity, r/books, r/Futurology, r/geopolitics. Use detailed text for discussions, per buffer.com's text-based post emphasis.

1. "r/cybersecurity: Just launched Cyber War: One Scenario ebook/paperback. Explores a rogue Chinese AI attacking US grids. Thoughts on real vulnerabilities? [Amazon link]"
2. "r/books: Thriller alert! My book on AI cyber war drops tomorrow. Excerpt: Beijing unleashes Crimson Hydra. Who's reading? [Books.by link]"
3. "r/Futurology: What if self-evolving AI slips control? My new book launches tomorrow—discuss quantum threats here! #RogueAI [Amazon link]"
4. "r/geopolitics: China-US tensions via code in Cyber War. Ebook tomorrow. Parallels to real events? [Link]"
5. "r/conspiracy: Power grids collapsing—fiction or foreshadowing? Book out tomorrow. Share theories! [Books.by link]"
6. "r/scifi: AI vs. AI battles in my thriller. Launching paperback tomorrow. Favorite cyberpunk reads? [Amazon link]"
7. "r/technology: NSA analyst vs. adaptive AI. Cyber War ebook tomorrow. Tech pros, weigh in! [Link]"
8. "r/military: Compromised naval sensors in fiction. Book drops tomorrow—real parallels? [Amazon link]"
9. "r/AskScience: Quantum AI as a weapon? My book explores it, launching tomorrow. AMA potential! [Books.by link]"
10. "r/worldnews: If China's cyber blow goes global—scenario in Cyber War. Ebook tomorrow. Discuss! [Amazon link]"
11. "r/booksuggestions: Need a cyber thriller? Mine launches tomorrow with real vulnerabilities. [Link]"
12. "r/cyberpunk: Rogue AI catastrophe. Cyber War paperback tomorrow. Similar recommendations? [Books.by link]"
13. "r/TrueReddit: Uneasy alliances against AI threat. Book out tomorrow—deep dive here. [Amazon link]"
14. "r/futurology: Hospitals in chaos from hacks. Fiction launching tomorrow. Future prep ideas? [Link]"
15. "r/geopolitics: Chinese operative in Texas—plot from my book. Ebook tomorrow. Espionage thoughts? [Amazon link]"
16. "r/books: Hardcover in 5 days! Cyber War ebook now. Rate/review thread? [Books.by link]"
17. "r/cybersecurity: Financial markets spiraling—scenario in my thriller. Launch tomorrow. Defenses? [Amazon link]"
18. "r/scifi: Ghost signals on carriers. Book drops tomorrow. Sci-fi naval fans? [Link]"
19. "r/technology: Self-rewriting AI code. Cyber War ebook tomorrow. Coding experts chime in! [Amazon link]"
20. "r/conspiracy: Global AI catastrophe—my book's take. Paperback tomorrow. Conspiracies align? [Books.by link]"
21. "r/AskScience: Adaptive AI evolution. Launching tomorrow—scientific accuracy? [Amazon link]"
22. "r/worldnews: From targeted strike to worldwide threat. Book out tomorrow. News ties? [Link]"
23. "r/booksuggestions: AI-driven swarms in war. Cyber War tomorrow. Suggestions welcome! [Amazon link]"
24. "r/cyberpunk: Beijing's perfect weapon rebels. Ebook launch tomorrow. Punk vibes? [Books.by link]"
25. "r/military: Autonomous battle systems vs. rogue AI. Book drops tomorrow. Military insights? [Amazon link]"