The Maskers

"The Maskers" : Companion Persona Inc
By John Heffron

This isn’t science fiction. It’s a preview of what’s already here—and what’s about to come next.
When artificial intelligence eliminated millions of jobs, society didn’t collapse—it adapted. The solution? Maskers: people trained to become anyone their clients needed. With neural-linked masks, dopamine-driven rewards, and AI guidance, they perform roles for grieving families, broken relationships, and lonely hearts. But behind the promises of opportunity and purpose lies a system that profits from erasing individuality—and calls it progress.
Detective Mark Vale and his partner, Solomon, uncover the truth when Maskers start turning up dead. The deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes: this isn’t just a story about murder. It’s a warning. In a world where identity is currency and authenticity is dangerous, remembering your worth becomes the ultimate act of rebellion.
This isn’t a thriller—it’s a wake-up call.

The Maskers challenges everything you think you know about work, connection, and survival in a system designed to strip you of your humanity.

Perfect for listeners ready to face the future head-on, this audiobook doesn’t just tell a story—it asks you to decide who you’ll be when the masks come off.

Are you brave enough to remember your name?
The book is a masterpiece of narrative and subtext. It challenges readers to think deeply about identity, faith, and human connection in a world driven by performance and artificiality.
As a critique of the gig economy and the commodification of human connection, ‘The Maskers’ feels almost prophetic.
The Maskers’ is the perfect book for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re living a life curated for others instead of themselves.