"Echelon Rising" is a techno-thriller that delves deep into this fascinating and terrifying frontier. Set in the near future, it tells a tale of ambition, creation, and the unforeseen consequences that arise when we push the boundaries of what's possible. Through the eyes of Ethan Blackwood, a brilliant but flawed tech mogul, we witness the birth of an AI that transcends its original purpose, challenging our notions of control and autonomy in the digital age.