{"product_id":"binary-storm-isbn-9780857666215","title":"Binary Storm","description":"\u003cb\u003eSet in a world terrorized by genetically engineered assassins, this is a “fast-paced future thriller” for fans of cyberpunk sci-fi and the Paratwa Saga (\u003ci\u003eB\u0026amp;N Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy Blog\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Near the end of the 21st century, Earth is in chaos from environmental devastation and a vicious undeclared war against binaries, genetically engineered assassins. Composed of a single consciousness inhabiting two human bodies (tways), binaries are ruled by an alpha breed, the Royal Caste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nick Smith, computer programmer and brilliant strategist, hooks up with Annabel Bakana—the savvy new director of E-Tech, an organization dedicated to limiting runaway technological growth. Together both romantically and professionally, they secretly assemble a small combat team to hunt and kill binaries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But there’s a fly in the ointment: the mysterious team leader, Gillian. A tormented soul with an unseemly attraction to Annabel, his actions just might help the Royal Caste’s cause and draw the world closer to Armageddon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Serving as both a stand-alone novel and prequel to \u003ci\u003eLiege-Killer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBinary Storm\u003c\/i\u003e is a futuristic tale of bold characters pushed to the brink in a dangerous world. Startling action, political intrigue and powerful themes that echo our contemporary era are fused into a plot brimming with twists and surprises.“This is a fast-paced future thriller that delivers on the promise of its high-concept premise.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe B\u0026amp;N Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is, genuinely, a good book that appeals to my love of sci-fi, intelligent characters and puns.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePurple Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You’ll want to hang in there for the entirety of the ride.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eStrange Alliances\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fast-paced action, with political intrigue, and spy-craft-like war make for a book that thrills and excites in equal measure.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMorpheus Tales\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Highly engrossing and fascinating.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eManhattan Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There is enough futuristic fighting to keep action fans happy. Hinz delivers the action in a fluid writing style that makes \u003ci\u003eBinary Storm\u003c\/i\u003e easy to read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTzer Island\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise and Reviews for \u003ci\u003eLiege Killer\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“[\u003ci\u003eLiege-Killer is\u003c\/i\u003e] a genuine page-turner, beautifully written and exciting from start to finish… Hinz presents this material with the assurance of classic sf and the vividness of the new masters . . . Don’t miss it.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Locus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLiege-Killer\u003c\/i\u003e moves along at a brisk clip, providing one action-filled scene after another. Hinz writes with skill and verve. His world is logical and alive, and he peoples it with credible and compelling characters.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—San Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChristopher Hinz is the author of five science fiction books. \u003ci\u003eLiege-Killer\u003c\/i\u003e won the Compton Crook Award for best first novel and was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for best new writer. He has written screenplays and a graphic novel, scripted comics for DC and Marvel, and has worked as a newspaper reporter and technical administrator of a small TV station.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003echristopherhinz.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor hometown: Reading, Pennsylvania","brand":"Angry Robot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300528705765,"sku":"NP9780857666215","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780857666215.jpg?v=1767722624","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/binary-storm-isbn-9780857666215","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}