Howard V. Hendrix Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

In a secret war waged in worlds both virtual and real, the fates of nations depend on the definitive weapon. And that weapon is knowledge—knowledge to die for. . . .The race is heating up between the U.S. and China to develop a quantum computer with infinite capabilities to crack any enemy’s codes, yet keep secure its own secrets. The government that achieves this goal will win a crucial prize. No other computer system will be safe from the reach of this master machine.Dr. Jaron Kwok was working for the U.S. government to build such a computer. But in a posh hotel in Hong Kong, a Chinese policewoman sifts through the bizarre, ashlike remains of what’s left of the doctor. With the clock ticking, alliances will be forged—and there are those who will stop at nothing to discover what the doctor knew. As the search for answers intensifies, it becomes chillingly clear that the quantum computer both sides so desperately want will be more powerful, more dangerous than anyone could have ever imagined.For in the twenty-first century, machines become gods, gods become machines, and the once-impossible now lies within reach. The key to unlimited knowledge will create the ultimate weapon of mass destruction—or humanity’s last chance to save itself. . . .From the Trade Paperback edition.

Set in a futuristic Orbital Complex, three individuals pursue their distinct goals: Roger Cortland explores virtual reality, Marissa Correa studies society, and Jhana Meniskos examines biodiversity. As the seemingly Utopian environment faces threats from corruption and corporate greed, they must unite to safeguard their projects and survival. The narrative promises an exhilarating exploration of an extraordinary habitat intertwined with complex ideas, highlighting the fragility of perfection in a high-stakes world.

There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission . . . These powerful words introduce each chilling episode of the innovative and frightening series, The Outer Limits. Revived in 1995, the show is ranked as the top weekly action-adventure drama. Readers can now enjoy a third volume of thrilling short stories based on the best scary tales from both the original and new series. This volume encompasses nearly sixty years of storytelling and includes notable stories such as: • "I, Robot" by Eando Binde, where Dr. Link's ultimate robot must convince a fearful town that it is not born evil after the doctor's mysterious death. • "The Quality of Mercy" by Phoebe Reeves, featuring two humans in an alien prison, where their humanity is tested in unprecedented ways. • "The Voyage Home" by Diane Duane, where a Martian expedition takes a turn when astronauts discover an alien artifact on their final day. • "The Forms of Things Unknown" by Richard A. Lupoff, exploring the surreal implications when a murdered man returns to life. Volume Three also includes an original introduction by David Schow, a leading authority on the series' history. For those interested in strange and unexpected tales, this collection offers a thrilling journey for the imagination.