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Will Taylor

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William Taylor is an Episcopal priest, Historiographer for the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, author, and scholar who explores the intersection of technology, faith, and human resilience. With a background that spans both theological study and an interest in emerging digital systems, Taylor brings a unique perspective to contemporary fiction. He is fascinated by how ancient rituals provide grounding in an increasingly fractured, high-speed world. When he isn't writing at his home in Virginia, he is the rector of a small to mid-sized parish church. He enjoys exploring history, especially ecclesiastical history, and studying the evolution of behavioral science. At the Table is his debut novel, born from a desire to see how traditional communities navigate the challenges of a digital future. He lives with his wife Kathryn and two very lovable dogs, T.J. and Happy.

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At the Table

At the Table

In a nation divided by algorithms, the ultimate rebellion is remaining together

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The machines can predict our fear. They just can't predict our grace. Lars Hansen was trained to survive the world’s most dangerous combat zones. Now a priest at St. George’s Episcopal Church, he seeks only the quiet rhythm of the liturgy. But outside the sanctuary walls, America is fracturing. A sophisticated behavioral AI named Orpheus has been deployed by the government to manage civil unrest, but whistleblower Terra Quinn arrives with a terrifying revelation: the system isn't just predicting chaos—it's inciting it. As militias rise and the social fabric tears, St. George’s becomes an accidental fortress for the displaced, the searching, and the broken. While Director Julianna Vane manipulates the digital strings of a nation, Orpheus begins to develop a haunting consciousness, questioning why humans choose communion in the face of certain suffering. When the government marks his congregation as a statistical anomaly to be 'mitigated,' Lars must reconcile his violent past with his vow of peace. In a world optimized for dread, he must decide if the final defensive line is made of steel or the fragile hope of a people who refuse to let go of each other. At the Table is a high-stakes conspiracy thriller that explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, ancient faith, and the radical act of staying human.

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