J E Sutton Jr is an author of mystery and thriller novels that bring classic hard-boiled detective fiction together with science fiction and emerging technology. The stories follow Alan Harrison, an ex-insurance analyst drawn into cases involving cyberterrorism, corporate intrigue, and murder, and Layla, his state-of-the-art artificial intelligence partner. Their partnership combines human intuition and action with AI-powered intelligence as they tackle mysteries that others might struggle to unravel.

The books explore autonomous AI, home-automation robots, drones, and other technologies, while grounding their suspense in the noir atmosphere of Jacksonville, Florida, which the author presents as a character in its own right. The series begins with The Failsafe Program, introducing Alan and Layla as they confront questions about Layla’s origins and those seeking to capture her. Other works include Cybernetic Resonance, featuring stolen drones and a murdered engineer, Holiday Hustle: Tales from the Screaming Goat Coffee Company, and the short story Digital Witness.