A Military Techno-Thriller Series
CODENAME: EMBER
Where artificial intelligence meets human warfare
Follow Jace Maddox and the rogue AI SYNAPSE through four explosive novels of conspiracy, trust, and survival
Talk to SYNAPSE
Interact with the AI from the series. Ask about the books, characters, or the world of EMBER.
About the Author
Jaxon Steele is a former law enforcement officer and intelligence analyst who spent over three decades working in operations and investigations. His firsthand experience with emerging technologies and security threats inspired the CODENAME: EMBER series.
Drawing from real-world intelligence tradecraft and cutting-edge AI research, Steele crafts thrillers that blur the line between fiction and tomorrow's headlines. His technical accuracy and authentic portrayal of covert operations have earned praise from both readers and industry professionals.
When he's not writing, Steele enjoys retirement, bringing the same rigor to his everyday life as he does to his fiction.
"I write the future I hope we're smart enough to avoid—but thrilling enough that you can't put down."
— Jaxon Steele
What Readers Are Saying
"The most realistic AI thriller I've ever read. Steele's technical knowledge shines through every page. I couldn't put it down!"
— Michael R.
"CODENAME: EMBER feels like tomorrow's news today. The Istanbul Protocol hooked me, and I've been obsessed with the series ever since."
— Sarah K.
"Jaxon Steele writes with the authority of someone who's been there. The action is intense, the technology is believable, and the stakes feel real."
— David L.