The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr

Instant National Bestseller. That alone should have you reaching for the shelf.

Imagine waking up to a world where the supercomputer that makes every decision — where to work, who to marry, even who lives and dies — has simply gone dark. No warning. No explanation. Just silence, and the slow, terrifying unraveling of a society that forgot how to think for itself.

Then the letters start arriving.

Sealed envelopes. Every continent. Every language. Each one beginning with the same chilling words: “We must confess.” Secrets spill out. Affairs. Crimes. Things people buried so deep they thought no one would ever find them. And now, everyone has to reckon with what they’ve done.

At the center of it all: a CEO racing to stop the chaos, an ex-nun who taught a machine how to be human, and a secret between them that could destroy everything. It’s the kind of thriller that makes you miss your stop on the train and stay up way past a reasonable hour.

Praised as “hugely entertaining” by New York Times bestselling author Chris Pavone, and called “a timely, ticking clock thriller with unforgettable characters” by Sarah Pinborough, this one hits the sweet spot between psychological suspense and near-future techno-dread.

• Perfect for fans of Blake Crouch, Harlan Coben, and Gillian Flynn
• Instant National Bestseller
• A propulsive read with real emotional depth

The kind of book that lingers long after you’ve closed the cover. We think you’ll want to start it before you even leave the shop.

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