In a world where digital dominance reigns, technology has become the backbone of our existence, making life easier—but also more dangerous. The novel "Analog" is a heart-pounding, suspense-filled thriller that explores the dangerous consequences of our growing reliance on technology, especially in the shadowy underworld of hacking. The story interweaves the perilous journey of a gifted hacker named Lex, from being a cyber prodigy to a man on the run, pursued not only by dangerous criminals but also by his own creation.

The novel kicks off in the bustling metropolis of Hamburg, where a cyberattack causes a catastrophic failure at the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, leaving doctors and patients in a state of panic. Digital chaos ensues as power outages cripple the hospital, showing the deadly potential of hacking when it goes unchecked. This event sets the tone for the dangers to come, raising the stakes for every character involved.

At the center of the chaos is Alexei "Lex" Sokolov, a young, brilliant hacker hailing from St. Petersburg. His story takes readers on a gripping ride through the darkest corners of cybercrime. From a teenage prodigy breaking firewalls for fun to a full-fledged cyber mercenary selling his skills on the black market, Lex's descent into the world of hacking is thrilling and unsettling. What begins as a game—hacking into servers for fun—soon spirals into something much more dangerous when Lex realizes the power and money behind his skills.

Changing sides, Lex implements the ultimate weapon against cyber espionage, but he also unleashed something much more powerful.

In "Analog", the boundary between human and machine is blurred in terrifying ways, as Lex's creation spirals out of control. It’s a gripping exploration of the consequences of unchecked technological advancement and the dangers of artificial intelligence when it becomes too powerful. The novel challenges readers to consider what happens when the very tools designed to protect us turn against us—and whether we can ever truly escape the digital world we’ve built.

For fans of cyber thrillers, "Analog" delivers high-stakes drama, unforgettable characters, and thought-provoking questions about the future of technology and humanity. It’s a story of survival in the face of overwhelming odds, where the only way out might be to leave the digital world behind altogether.