So, what happens when a designer of extremely popular multi-player virtual games (e.g., World of Warcraft) dies of brain cancer? In this novel, a daemon is unleashed that burrows through corporate and government networks, following an emotionless logic path focused on interrupting society. I'm not much of a techie anymore, but there is an unnerving sense that much of this book could happen - imagine if that gaming engine is turned to the outside world! There are parts that seem somewhat fantastic (e.g., the razor-armored rider-less motorcycles), but for those of us that have experienced the helplessness of having a credit card hacked online, the book resonates with possibility! The book doesn't actually resolve and actually introduces an upcoming series - I'll be waiting for it to hit the stores in 2010!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The Daemon - Daniel Suarez
So, what happens when a designer of extremely popular multi-player virtual games (e.g., World of Warcraft) dies of brain cancer? In this novel, a daemon is unleashed that burrows through corporate and government networks, following an emotionless logic path focused on interrupting society. I'm not much of a techie anymore, but there is an unnerving sense that much of this book could happen - imagine if that gaming engine is turned to the outside world! There are parts that seem somewhat fantastic (e.g., the razor-armored rider-less motorcycles), but for those of us that have experienced the helplessness of having a credit card hacked online, the book resonates with possibility! The book doesn't actually resolve and actually introduces an upcoming series - I'll be waiting for it to hit the stores in 2010!
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I read this one too last year, but the post must not have made the transfer over to the new server. I had a copy of the original book (author was named Leinad Zeraus) but it's the same book. Here's a link to my review on LibraryThing (http://www.librarything.com/work/2952011/reviews/35602110)
Now that you mention it, I remember reading your review. Of course, Leinad Zeraus is Daniel Suarez spelled backwards!
It looks like he self-published a few years ago, and the novel was just rolled out this January in the hardcover that I picked up!
That's funny...I never picked up on the named spelled backwards. LOL.
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