Freedom (TM)

By: Daniel Suarez

Narrated by: Jeff Gurner

Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

The propulsive, shockingly plausible sequel to New York Times best seller Daemon.

In one of the most buzzed-about debuts, Daniel Suarez introduced a terrifying vision of a new world order, controlled by the Daemon, an insidious computer program unleashed by a hi-tech wunderkind. Daemon captured the attention of the tech community, became a New York Times and Indie best seller, and left listeners hungry for more. Well, more is here, and it's even more gripping than its predecessor.

In the opening chapters of Freedom, the Daemon is firmly in control, using an expanded network of real-world, dispossessed darknet operatives to tear apart civilization and rebuild it anew. Soon civil war breaks out in the American Midwest, in a brutal wave of violence that becomes known as the Corn Rebellion. Former detective Pete Sebeck, now the Daemon's most powerful - though reluctant - operative, must lead a small band of enlightened humans toward a populist movement designed to protect the new world order. But the private armies of global business are preparing to crush the Daemon once and for all.

In a world of conflicted loyalties, rapidly diminishing human power, and the possibility that anyone can be a spy, what's at stake is nothing less than human freedom's last hope to survive the technology revolution.

©2010 Penguin; 2010 Daniel Suarez

Critic reviews

"Freedom™ surpasses its smart, exciting predecessor. This concluding volume crackles with electrifying action scenes and bristles with intriguing ideas about a frightening, near-future world. The two books combined form the cyberthriller against which all others will be measured.” (Publishers Weekly [starred review]

“Suarez continues his popular technothriller, and Daemon fans will be well be pleased with the exciting conclusion.” (Booklist)

"An engrossing, fast-paced tale of speculative fiction." (SF Site)

Great Book with One Minor Gripe

If you read Daemon, you will like this one as much or more. It continues the story and brings it to a satisfying end. If you haven't read Daemon, that brings up my minor gripe. This book should be named, or at least subtitled, Daemon Part 2. It would make no sense to read this book without reading Daemon first.

Read Demon first

Not just a very well written story, but well performed as well. Highly recommended book!

Pretty good. Better than the first.

I debated whether or not to continue the story, but and ultimately glad that I did. It was a good finish.

awesome sequel

What did you love best about Freedom (TM)?

I imagined it happening in real life.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. Lots of twists and turns and close calls.

Which scene was your favorite?

Any with the burning man.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

no

The series goes out with a bang

Would you listen to Freedom (TM) again? Why?

Yes, it's a very exciting read and keeps you on your toes with excitement and anticipation.

What did you like best about this story?

The parallels drawn to our modern society. Even though it's all fiction, there's enough there for the reader to see how possible it may be for such a thing to happen, maybe not to such a degree but close enough to get you thinking.

What about Jeff Gurner’s performance did you like?

Each character had his/her own voice done perfectly, and Jeff was able to switch between them very well. Made it seem like a whole cast was involved.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Some of the events that happened on the Fosin farm and the subsequent city were pretty powerful. Kept me on my toes for a while.

Any additional comments?

Excellent follow up to the first book, and a perfect ending to an amazing story. Definitely recommend.

incredible story

this book is incredible, the story telling it's impeccable. even now a must listen read

The Atlas Shrugged of the Digital age

This was a fun and exciting book. That provided solid entertainment while at the same time like Atlas Shrugged delves into "the role of man's mind in existence." Whether you see the same comparison - is up to you. This is a series I would read twice.

nice resolution; great narrator

I think listening to this series made it more enjoyable than reading text. well done.

Must read and still relevant

A thrilling sequel and brilliant story. Events that have occurred since this was written have shown us how fragile the global supply chain is and the continued deterioration of the environment demonstrates that our current consumer model society is completely unsustainable. It would be great if someone had the brains and money to actually create a disruptive force for good like this!

Excellent Book!!!

I didn't want to stop listening to this book. There are few books where I find myself sitting in my car not wanting to leave and finding reasons to drive somewhere... just to hear the story. Both books were awesome! I can't wait for another one.

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