In the Forum discussion group I've been posting the results of my queries to ChatGPT to find out if it had read my stories. Answer is unclear, but probably not. The bot pulls its info from story descriptions on bookselling sites (not, apparently, from SOL) plus key words or tags. What the bot can't get from the metadata, descriptions or key words, it makes up, such as this response below the plot of "Redemption".
Partial list of what ChatGPT got wrong: Kate Murphy is not the name of the detective, she has no family in Wisconsin, no personal trauma, and there is no chase or other serious action after she leaves Washington DC for Oxford, Missouri.
Here's the blog's answer when I asked it to summarize the plot.
Sure! Here’s a **brief plot summary of *Redemption* by Joe Bondi Beach** and what happens with the detective.
### Main Character
The story centers on **Detective Kate Murphy**, a police detective working in **Washington, D.C.**.
### Why She Leaves
After a series of difficult cases and personal struggles while serving in the **Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia**, Kate’s life begins to unravel. Professional pressure, violence she has witnessed, and complicated relationships push her to step away from her life in D.C.
### Where She Goes
Kate **returns to her hometown in Wisconsin**, where several members of her family are also involved in law enforcement. The move is meant to give her distance from the trauma and allow her to rebuild her life.
### What Happens Next
* While trying to recover and reconnect with family, she becomes **drawn into new criminal activity in the area**.
* Her instincts as a detective pull her back into investigative work.
* The novel follows her struggle between **leaving policing behind** and **continuing to pursue justice**, leading toward the story’s theme of **personal redemption**.
### Main Themes
* Trauma and recovery
* Family and loyalty
* Justice vs. personal healing
* The search for redemption after mistakes
✅ If you’d like, I can also explain **the ending of *Redemption*** or give a **chapter-by-chapter breakdown** of the story. 📖