The Trolley Problem
by C. V. Wooster
Series: The Paradox Series, book 2
ASIN B0DZ18CCF9.
Reader answers for The Trolley Problem
What it's about
When a meticulously staged subway derailment kills five people and leaves one survivor, Detective Marcus Reed is drawn into a case that refuses to stay within the boundaries of crime. The evidence points not to negligence or terror but to intent. Someone engineered the disaster to mirror a real-world version of the Trolley Problem, the dilemma that asks whether it is ever right to sacrifice one life to save many.
Each crime that follows is deliberate, precise, and designed to force a choice. Surveillance cameras watch the switch, not the victims. And a shadowy architect known only as The Observer makes sure every outcome is recorded, analyzed, and repeated. As Reed pursues the truth, the case becomes personal, pushing him toward the ethical edge he has spent his career avoiding. What begins as a homicide investigation becomes something far more disturbing: a controlled experiment in human morality.
Who it's for
The catalog lists The Trolley Problem as Philosophical Thriller by C. V. Wooster.
Subjects listed on the book page: ethics, moral dilemma, AI, thriller, philosophy.
The catalog lists this title as available.
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Reading order and age notes
The Trolley Problem is book 2 of The Paradox Series.
Reading order on this site: 1. The Chinese Room; 2. The Trolley Problem; 3. The Ship of Theseus.
Yes. It is Book 2 of the Paradox Series, after The Chinese Room and before The Ship of Theseus. Each book works as a standalone thriller.
The catalog does not list a separate age rating for this title.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the trolley problem?
The trolley problem is a classic ethical thought experiment: would you pull a lever to divert a runaway trolley, killing one person to save five? C. V. Wooster uses this dilemma as the engine of a psychological thriller exploring how moral choices play out in real life.
Is The Trolley Problem part of a series?
Yes. It is Book 2 of the Paradox Series, after The Chinese Room and before The Ship of Theseus. Each book works as a standalone thriller.