Marcus Sakey è un maestro della narrazione suspense, che gioca magistralmente con i confini della realtà e della psicologia umana. I suoi romanzi sono rinomati per i colpi di scena inaspettati, le profonde esplorazioni della natura umana e un'incredibile capacità di tenere i lettori con il fiato sospeso fino all'ultima pagina. Sakey fonde sapientemente azione e questioni filosofiche, creando opere tanto stimolanti quanto avvincenti. Il suo stile è lodato come brillante e accattivante, consolidando la sua reputazione come uno dei migliori narratori contemporanei.
After a devastating civil war touched off the the Brilliants, the one percent born with extraordinary gifts, Nick Cooper must face a Brilliant terrorist willing to sacrifice the future of humainty for his ideals.
"The brilliants changed everything. Since 1980, 1% of the world has been born with gifts we'd only dreamed of. The ability to sense a person's most intimate secrets, or predict the stock market, or move virtually unseen. For thirty years the world has struggled with a growing divide between the exceptional... and the rest of us. Now a terrorist network led by brilliants has crippled three cities. Supermarket shelves stand empty. 911 calls go unanswered. Fanatics are burning people alive. Nick Cooper has always fought to make the world better for his children. As both a brilliant and an advisor to the president of the United States, he's against everything the terrorists represent. But as America slides toward a devastating civil war, Cooper is forced to play a game he dares not lose--because his opponents have their own vision of a better world. And to reach it, they're willing to burn this one down"--Amazon.com.
Set against a backdrop of moral ambiguity, this story explores the lives of individuals who find themselves in challenging circumstances. As they navigate their flaws and the consequences of their choices, themes of redemption, resilience, and the complexity of human nature emerge. The characters, each grappling with their own struggles, reveal how good intentions can lead to unexpected outcomes. Through their journeys, the narrative delves into the intricacies of right and wrong, ultimately questioning the nature of goodness in a flawed world.
Danny and Evan grew up in Chicago, engaging in petty crime. After Evan went to jail for a mistake, Danny turned his life around, finding a job and a girlfriend. Time passed until Evan was released.
Federal agent Nick Cooper draws on his supernatural ability to eliminate terrorists to hunt down a dangerous man who committed a horrific massacre on Wall Street that left hundreds dead and injured.
Renowned for its gripping narrative, this novel offers a fresh take on American crime fiction, blending intense character development with a compelling plot. The story unfolds through a series of unexpected twists, revealing the dark underbelly of society while exploring themes of morality and justice. With a dynamic writing style, the author captivates readers, making it a must-read for fans of the genre seeking both thrills and depth.
FBI agent Will Brody remembers the explosion, then waking without a scratch. Welcome to the afterlife. But the line between life and death is narrower than we suspect, and all that matters to Will is getting back to Claire.
Sakey ("The Blade Itself, Good People") returns with his most ambitious novel, a captivating story of love and memory, where the only thing more frightening than the questions are the answers.
But as their twenties fade in the rear-view mirror, none of them are turning out to be who - or where - they hoped.At a time when CEOs steal millions while their employees watch savings dwindle, these four are tired of the honest approach. He has also contributed to a number of short story anthologies in the thriller genre.
Was ist, wenn unser Tod nur der Anfang ist? Um diese Frage dreht sich der neue Thriller von Marcus Sakey, Bestsellerautor der millionenfach verkauften »Abnormen«-Trilogie. Ein Scharfschütze versetzt Chicago in Panik: Achtzehn Menschen hat er heimtückisch erschossen. FBI-Agent Will Brody und seine Vorgesetzte Claire McCoy brennen darauf, den Killer zu überführen. Dann gerät Will selbst in einen Hinterhalt. Eine tödliche Explosion zerfetzt die Luft, tausende Glassplitter bohren sich in seinen Körper. Doch er wacht auf, ohne jeglichen Kratzer. Seine Leute sind verschwunden. Er ist allein. Um ihn herum liegt Chicago im Dunkeln. Willkommen im Jenseits. Die Grenze zwischen Leben und Tod ist hauchdünn und was für Will und Claire zählt, ist einander wieder zu finden. Aber die gemeinsame Jagd auf den mörderischen Feind ist noch längst nicht vorbei.