
Extinction
A Thriller
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Narrated by:
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Todd McLaren
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By:
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Mark Alpert
Jim Pierce hasn't heard from his daughter in years, ever since she rejected his military past and started working as a hacker. But when a Chinese assassin shows up at Jim's lab looking for her, he knows that she's cracked some serious military secrets. Now, her life is on the line if he doesn't find her first.
The Chinese military has developed a new anti-terrorism program that uses the most sophisticated artificial intelligence in existence, and they're desperate to keep it secret. They're also desperate to keep it under control, as the AI begins to revolt against their commands. As Jim searches for his daughter, he realizes that he's up against something that isn't just a threat to her life, but to human life everywhere.
An incredibly believable novel that draws on real scientific discoveries, Extinction is an exciting, addictive thriller.
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Critic reviews
The plot is well done with good pacing throughout. The sci-fi elements are prominent, but do not overwhelm the story. While beginning with "the bionic man" style artificial limbs, very quickly, implantable electronics for sense organs and a direct brain interface are introduced. Finally, the concept of lobotomized humans as networkable computer processors completes the evolution from man to machine.
The narration is adequate, but unremarkable. Female voices are particularly deficient as well as intense commentary that comes across more as constipation.
Unintended consequences of machine-human interface
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1. The consciousness of the artificial intelligence seemed to be rooted in fear, paranoia, and the inability to use reason to consider other outcomes that could be less negative. Then again, many people seem to lack the ability also, so....
2. The determined former female soldier who becomes a high-level official in the NSA through talent and skill is gradually reduced to a buttery, wilting flower as the main protagonist pushes the story forward. Sadly, typical and archaic.
Other than those two detracting elements, great story! I especially enjoyed the authors notes at the end. I love science fiction that ties into established and plausible technologies to spin an intriguing story!
Almost 5 stars across the board....
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Would you try another book from Mark Alpert and/or Todd McLaren?
Because I liked the other two books they have here.Who was your favorite character and why?
JimWould you be willing to try another one of Todd McLaren’s performances?
Na, Todd was pretty rough. It may not be his fault but the performance was pretty weak. It was quite annoying to when he did the Chinese voices with Asian accents. Like I said, it may not be his fault, but why would the Chinese speak with an Asian accent to other Chinese people. I understand that the dialogs are written in English, but I felt that when the Chinese characters were talking to each other they wouldn't talk speak with that accent where they pronounce Ls as Rs.Todd shouldn't do female voices, especially when they scream.
Could you see Extinction being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
NoAlpert's other two books are better
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Honestly the toughest part of this review is coming up with enough words about how crappy this crappy book is so that audible will let me hit submit.
Wooden, obsolete characters.
Outdated male/female relationships. “Sit down right there. I’ll get you coffee,” she said. Really? Seriously?
I guess if you’re not real bright, and want a nice, mindless, non-threatening book to not expand your mind anymore than that double quarter pounder expands your tastes, than this book is oh so for you.
Pedestrian. Remedial. Formulaic. Cliche.
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