Buckle in for a high-tech ride through the corporate campus where things are about to go seriously off the rails. Gustav White loves working for Marlin. Marlin is the big tech company that everyone loves. You can buy anything from Marlin and next day delivery is guaranteed. They’re even pioneering the next generation of self-driving cars and robot delivery drones. Gustav loves Marlin. Ruby Jallow is an ethics consultant. She specialises in looking at Artificial Intelligence systems and solving the moral questions that arise. It’s her job to make sure everything at Marlin is fair and honest and serves the general good. She likes her job. Marlin was founded on the principle that it exists to serve everyone in the most efficient way possible. Marlin loves its employees and its customers. Nothing bad will ever happen at Marlin. The self-driving cars won’t start running people over. The delivery drones won’t start violent turf wars with each other. Crash test dummies won’t start questioning the purpose of their existence and seek out a more fulfilling life. None of these things will EVER happen at Marlin. Marlin is good. A prescient and satirical novel, perfect for fans of The Circle, Severance and The Office .