AI for Therapists
A Practical Guide to Enhanced Practice
The definitive guide for mental health professionals integrating AI into clinical practice – ethically, effectively, and without the hype.
AI Nonfiction & Techno-Thrillers
Books that decode
the future
Practical AI guides for professionals. Edge-of-your-seat thrillers about what happens when the technology goes wrong.
AI Nonfiction
Practical guides that cut through the hype
Perplexity for Humans
The No-Hype Guide to AI-Powered Research That Cites Its Sources
You've tried Perplexity. You got a decent answer. You went back to Google. This book is for the moment you decide to stop doing that.
AI for Solo Lawyers
Automate Your Practice, Reclaim Your Time
How solo and small-firm attorneys can leverage AI to compete with big law – from contract review to client intake to billing.
Claude for Humans
Getting the Most from Anthropic's AI
The unofficial user guide to Claude – prompt engineering, workflows, and real use cases that go beyond "write me an email."
OpenClaw for Humans
A Practical Guide to Open-Source AI
Demystifying open-source AI tools – what they are, how to use them, and why they matter for your privacy and independence.
Thrillers
Written as Leif Erikson
The Phoenix Protocol
An Erik Sterling Thriller
A disgraced SAS officer. A rogue physicist with a weapon that can end the digital age. Fifteen children held hostage in a Siberian fortress. When the first EMP detonates over London, Erik Sterling must assemble a team of broken warriors and make an impossible choice: save the children, or stop a global catastrophe. He can't do both.
Coming 2026
Coming 2026
The Phoenix Protocol
A disgraced SAS officer. A rogue physicist. Fifteen children held hostage in a Siberian fortress.
When the first EMP detonates over London, Erik Sterling must assemble a team of broken warriors and make an impossible choice: save the children, or stop a global catastrophe. He can't do both.
The first Erik Sterling thriller — coming 2026.
About the Author
Leif-Erik Hvide writes practical AI guides under his real name and techno-thrillers as Leif Erikson. Based in South Florida, he combines deep technical knowledge with a storyteller's instinct for what makes technology both powerful and dangerous.
His nonfiction has helped thousands of professionals — therapists, lawyers, and everyday users — integrate AI into their work without the hype or jargon. His fiction explores what happens when that same technology slips beyond human control.
Full Bio →Frequently Asked
Why two names — Leif-Erik Hvide and Leif Erikson?
Leif-Erik Hvide is my real name, used for nonfiction. Leif Erikson is my pen name for fiction — it keeps the genres distinct while honoring my Norse heritage.
Do I need technical knowledge to read the AI books?
Not at all. Every book is written for professionals in their field, not for engineers. If you can use a smartphone, you can follow along.
Are the AI books updated as tools change?
Yes. Digital editions receive periodic updates when major tools change significantly. The core principles and frameworks remain stable.
When is The Phoenix Protocol coming out?
The Phoenix Protocol is scheduled for early 2026. Check back here for updates.
Are the books available in print?
All books are available in print and as ebooks from Amazon, as well as on Apple Books.
Can I use the AI books for team training?
Absolutely. Several firms have used AI for Solo Lawyers and AI for Therapists as foundations for team AI adoption programs. Volume licensing is available — reach out via the contact page.