After a heated art auction ends with a masterpiece destroyed, a retired INTERPOL director must return to unravel cryptic digital clues before other treasured works fall to an escalating threat.

ARTIST I AM is a gripping sci-fi thriller that follows Nick Stirling, a veteran INTERPOL director called out of retirement to investigate a series of attacks targeting the art world. When Nick and his team uncover a sinister plot involving a rogue AI, they must navigate a labyrinth of deception, grapple with the nature of creativity, and confront the consequences of humanity's obsession with AI technology.

SYNOPSIS

In a world where art and technology intersect, a catastrophic terrorist attack at Atlanta's airport destroys a priceless painting after a contentious art auction. This event draws Nick Stirling, a legendary INTERPOL detective with a passion for art and a looming terminal illness, out of retirement for one last mission. Tasked with leading an INTERPOL task force picked by his old boss, Dubois, Nick dives into the complex case, which seems to target the art world itself.

Nick's team investigates key suspects, such as the brash tech mogul Andy Trask and the glamorous social media influencer Solani. Chloe Reynolds, a brilliant but unconventional FBI tech expert, becomes an indispensable ally despite her clashes with Harper Carson, an ambitious forensic accountant with a deep personal admiration for Nick that complicates the team's dynamics. 

Central to their investigation is the elusive street artist Xenyth, whose provocative works and ideas about the fusion of art and AI provide crucial insights. Nick's health deteriorates under the stress of the investigation and the relentless taunts from their enigmatic antagonist. His wife draws him thinner with regular calls driven by her own deteriorating mental health.

After a series of conversations with the auction house manager, a mercenary, a task app gig worker, and Solani's assistant, their investigation wraps up with the apprehension of Trask by police partners in Cyprus. However, the victory is short-lived as worldwide attacks on art pieces escalate, revealing a sinister plot that transcends the original object of the investigation.

As they investigate further, the team uncovers shocking revelations that point to a profound attacker unlike any they have seen before. What begins as a routine mission soon spirals into a dangerous game of survival as they confront a powerful force that threatens everything they hold dear. As tension mounts, Nick faces an ultimate challenge that tests his limits and leaves lingering questions about the cost of humanity's advances in technology.