The trilogy follows a single question through three stages: who gets cut, who gets used, and who gets protected.

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Redundant

Book One — Who gets cut.

When AI makes developers redundant, the first question isn't how to adapt — it's who decides who goes.

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Contingent

Book Two — Who gets used.

The contractors who replaced the full-timers are cheaper — until they're not.

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Essential

Book Three — Who gets protected.

When AI decides who's essential, the last people standing are the ones who can't be replaced — or automated.