Algorithm

Despan Kwardem

Feb 2022 · WestBow Press

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A sinister government surveillance programme is ‘eating’ up Nigeria’s social media citizens... Nothing would stop it; its obliteration of the government’s haters only a matter of time. And DSP Adams Musa is happy to superintend over it. But now it has its eyes set on his girl – Doris Ayuba – a social media freak whose only hope of survival depends on her ability to stay off her phone. When Musa tries to warn her, Doris gets angry and accuses him of spying on her. And when the Algorithm implicates her in the kidnap of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Badmus Awosika, Musa must find another means to save her. However, the alluring, beautiful and more sociable Cynthia stands in the way.

In this dangerous game of love and deception, Musa must sift through the maze of intrigues, treachery and betrayals within the murky waters of law enforcement politics to find freedom for Doris; a quest that brings him face to face with the frightening dangers of using artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system.

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Despan Kwardem, a civil servant, is a self-published author of the novel, The Seventh Messenger. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science & Technology, Despan’s romance with writing started in 1996 when he decided to document some of his National Youth Service (NYSC) experience in Lagos. It led to the birth first novel idea (still unpublished). After his service year, Despan stayed five years without paid employment and devoted the time to improving his writing skills and pursuing his dream of becoming a published author. Within the course of his career, Despan has written over 300 speeches for Ministers, three of Nigeria’s former Presidents and other top government functionaries. He’s served in several leadership capacities in various Associations including being the Drama Director of his Church Youth Fellowship for six years. He works in the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Abuja, Nigeria.