Daemon

Already an underground sensation, a high-tech thriller for the wireless age that explores the unthinkable consequences of a computer program running without human control?a daemon?designed to dismantle society and bring about a new world order Technology controls almost everything in our modern-day world, from remote entry on our cars to access to our homes, from the flight controls of our airplanes to the movements of the entire world economy. Thousands of autonomous computer programs, or daemons, make our networked world possible, running constantly in the background of our lives, trafficking e-mail, transferring money, and monitoring power grids. For the most part, daemons are benign, but the same can?t always be said for the people who design them. Matthew Sobol was a legendary computer game designer?the architect behind half-a-dozen popular online games. His premature death depressed both gamers and his company's stock price. But Sobol's fans aren?t the only ones to note his passing. When his obituary is posted online, a previously dormant daemon activates, initiating a chain of events intended to unravel the fabric of our hyper-efficient, interconnected world. With Sobol's secrets buried along with him, and as new layers of his daemon are unleashed at every turn, it's up to an unlikely alliance to decipher his intricate plans and wrest the world from the grasp of a nameless, faceless enemy?or learn to live in a society in which we are no longer in control. . . . Computer technology expert Daniel Suarez blends haunting high-tech realism with gripping suspense in an authentic, complex thriller in the tradition of Michael Crichton, Neal Stephenson, and William Gibson.

Review :
?Suarez's riveting debut would be a perfect gift for a favorite computer geek or anyone who appreciates thrills, chills and cyber suspense.?A final twist that runs counter to expectations will leave readers anxiously awaiting the promised sequel.? ?"Publishers Weekly" ?Greatest. Techno-thriller. Period. Suarez presents a fascinating account of autonomous, logic- based terrorism, incorporating current and anticipated technologies to create a credible and quite clever story. Experts have long feared the Internet doomsday scenario; the Daemon is arguably more terrifying.? ?William O?Brien, Director of Cybersecurity and Communications Policy, The White House ?"Daemon" is the real deal?a scary look at what can go wrong as we depend increasingly on computer networks.? ? Craig Newmark, Founder Craigslist ?[Daniel Suarez] is the best author of tech fiction since Bruce Sterling and Neal Stephenson. Buy everything he writes.? ? John Robb, futurist & Author o Suarez s riveting debut would be a perfect gift for a favorite computer geek or anyone who appreciates thrills, chills and cyber suspense. A final twist that runs counter to expectations will leave readers anxiously awaiting the promised sequel. "Publishers Weekly" Greatest. Techno-thriller. Period. Suarez presents a fascinating account of autonomous, logic- based terrorism, incorporating current and anticipated technologies to create a credible and quite clever story. Experts have long feared the Internet doomsday scenario; the Daemon is arguably more terrifying. William O Brien, Director of Cybersecurity and Communications Policy, The White House "Daemon" is the real deal a scary look at what can go wrong as we depend increasingly on computer networks. Craig Newmark, Founder Craigslist [Daniel Suarez] is the best author of tech fiction since Bruce Sterling and Neal Stephenson. Buy everything he writes. John Robb, futurist & Author of "Brave New War" aSuarezas riveting debut would be a perfect gift for a favorite computer geek or anyone who appreciates thrills, chills and cyber suspense.a]A final twist that runs counter to expectations will leave readers anxiously awaiting the promised sequel.a a"Publishers Weekly" aGreatest. Techno-thriller. Period. Suarez presents a fascinating account of autonomous, logic- based terrorism, incorporating current and anticipated technologies to create a credible and quite clever story. Experts have long feared the Internet doomsday scenario; the Daemon is arguably more terrifying.a aWilliam OaBrien, Director of Cybersecurity and Communications Policy, The White House a"Daemon" is the real dealaa scary look at what can go wrong as we depend increasingly on computer networks.a a Craig Newmark, Founder Craigslist a[Daniel Suarez] is the best author of tech fiction since Bruce Sterling and Neal Stephenson. Buy everything he writes.a a John Robb, futurist & Author of "Brave New War" a"Daemon" is better than early Tom Clancy...The tech is invoked with inside knowledge, the writing is better, and deeper issues are explored with greater imagination.a a Stewart Brand, Founder Whole Earth Catalog & co-founder the Long Now Foundation aAn exciting book that will force you to think about where we are heading as a 'wired' society. It will keep you guessing. You will not want to put it down, and you will not want it to end. It doesn't get much better than that.a a Steven Winningham, Former CIO, Gap Inc; EVP, Virgin Entertainment Group a"Daemon" is to novels what "The Matrix" was to movies. It will be how other novels that rely on technology will be judged.a aRick Klau, VP FeedBurner aA thought-provoking novel that presents real technologies in a new and terrible light. It's a hard book to put down.a a Tom Leonard, Lead AI architect Half-Life 2 (Valve Software) aSomeday, we may be defending our systems against automated threats that aren't just dumb virusesaand the ideas in "Daemon" will move from the fiction to the nonfiction section.a a Jim Rapoza, "eWeek" (Ziff Davis) aA first-class story that raced, twisting, to a conclusion that left me dying to read Mr. Zeraus's next offering. This book will change the way you look at our society.a a Wurzel Parsons-Keir Co- founder, Continuous Computing aGood storytelling can be one of the best ways to wrap your head around the implications of the technological changes we are immersed in. But that depends on finding storytellers who combine talent for story with a willingness and ability to understand the pertinent technologies. Zeraus qualifies. "Daemon" is highly recommended.a a Jim McGee, Ph.D - Harvard Business School, Director, Huron Consulting Group a"Daemon" pulls you in and doesn't let go. You might think you know where the story is going, but believe me: you don't. This book will surprise you countless times, and it will stay with you long after you finish it..a a Frank Gallego, Lead 3D Visual Effects Artist, Digital Domain aThought-provoking and scary a even more so if you know information technology. I recommend "Daemon" highly.a a Beata Kernan, Chicago Computer Society aSuarez has accomplished a feat I've not seen to date in a novel written by a technologist: he creates characters I care about. The technology is first rate, plausible, and timed in the very near future.a a Wes Peters, "BSD News" a"Daemon" is the technology story of our time. [Daniel Suarez is] a fantastic storyteller with an eye for technical detail that goes unmatched. Think Michael Crichton but with even more research under the hood.a a Eric J. Olson, "Buzzfeed" aSuarez's view of gaming and technology is what every gamer hopes for. Daemon is a great read that takes you on a wild and crazy techno ride. You won't be able to put this book down!a aChuck Fullerton, Founder and CEO, C W. Fullerton Institute of Analysis aThe imagination Mr. Zeraus shows in assessing the current technological landscape is impressive. As I made my way through each chapter, I began to realize this was no typical hacking story. "Daemon" is worthy of your short list.a a Donald C. Donzal, Editor in Chief, The Ethical Hacker Network aIave got to say that I LOVED "Daemon,.". I canat wait for the sequel.a a C.C. Chapman, VP New Marketing, Crayon