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Daemon

By: Daniel Suarez
Narrated by: Jeff Gurner
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Publisher's summary

Daniel Suarez's New York Times best-selling debut high-tech thriller is “so frightening even the government has taken note” (Entertainment Weekly).

Daemons: computer programs that silently run in the background, waiting for a specific event or time to execute. They power almost every service. They make our networked world possible. But they also make it vulnerable....

When the obituary of legendary computer game architect Matthew Sobol appears online, a previously dormant daemon activates, initiating a chain of events that begins to unravel our interconnected world. This daemon reads news headlines, recruits human followers, and orders assassinations. With Sobol’s secrets buried with him, and as new layers of his daemon are unleashed, it’s up to Detective Peter Sebeck to stop a self-replicating virtual killer before it achieves its ultimate purpose - one that goes far beyond anything Sebeck could have imagined....

©2009 Daniel Suarez (P)2009 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“A riveting debut.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

“This thrill-a-nanosecond novel is certainly faithful to the techno-traditions of Michael Crichton and should delight not only readers of the 'science gone awry' genre, but general adventure readers as well.” (Booklist)

“Suarez's not-just-for-gamers debut is a stunner.” (Kirkus Reviews)

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Amazing 2 Book Series

I don't normally write reviews, but this book and its sequel "Freedom" were fantastic. It's hard to write a review without giving away major details of the book, so I'll just end it this way. If you love RPG games you'll love these books.

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Excellent story, compelling pho-realistic fantasy

One of my favorites for years to come.
The story is compelling, passionate, and realistic enough to feel connected. interesting proposal for the future of man kind. Nostalgic for my love of games and their place in this world.

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Fast paced plot and well researched tech

Wow, this story moves! I was so enthralled that when I stopped to check I was surprised to see that I was at the 8 hour mark. Not only does the pacing of this story keep your attention, but as an IT professional I could see that Daniel Suarez had really done his homework. This last comment addresses this and the second book in the two part series. Suarez makes the story interesting by never clearly drawing lines between good and bad. There are characters here who are wantonly self serving of course. But there are also those who you cannot categorize as completely evil despite an end justifies the means stance. To say more might reveal spoilers.

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Interesting Story and good story telling

Interesting Story and good story telling. It let you feel the geek life. I would listen to it again.

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Amazing suspenseful

This book had me on edge constantly eager to know what next. OMG awesome mix of drama and suspense

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Grab on and don't let go!

I don't usually read books like this one because of the extent to which technology is used and described, but this was definitely one I couldn't put down. I've never read anything like this before. I can't wait to start the next one.

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Surprisingly good book!

Loved it, couldn't anticipate the ending!
Great voices and characters.
Very informative and technically possible!
Difficult to stop listening to!

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Acton packed masterpiece

I loved this book. the tempo was fast paced and it was difficult to put down.

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Disturbingly plausible and thought provoking

I enjoyed the character development and technology / philosophy premise. The story arch kept a great pace while and wasn't overly predictable, felt very like Ready Player One with a slightly less dystopian universe.

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Good Technology understanding

Perhaps the most interesting new idea in a long time. Good narration and riveting story.

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