
A malevolent, artificial life form created by military scientists threatens to destroy humanity in this smart, Crichtonesque thrillerJim 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 ...
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books; 1St Edition edition (February 12, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1250021340
ISBN-13: 978-1250021342
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.5 x 9.6 inches
Amazon Rank: 2286339
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This novel hooked me with the cover and title--it just screams action-thriller. And I wasn't disappointed. The pace is fast, the way I like it, with beautifully rich settings throughout China. Having just returned from a visit to eastern China, I can...
ine 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 thriller that draws on real scientific discoveries, Mark Alpert's Extinction is an exciting, addictive thriller that reads as if Tom Clancy had written Robopocalypse.