"From his triumphant debut with Snow Crash to the stunning success of his latest novel, Quicksilver, Neal Stephenson has quickly become the voice of a generation. In this now-classic thriller, he and fellow author J. Frederick George tell a shocking tale with an all-too plausible premise.
There's no way William A. Cozzano can lose the upcoming presidential election. He's a likable midwestern governor with one insidious advantage—an advantage provided by a shadowy group of backers. A biochip implanted in his head hardwires him to a computerized polling system. The mood of the electorate is channeled directly into his brain. Forget issues. Forget policy. Cozzano is more than the perfect candidate. He's a special effect.
“Qualifies as the sleeper of the year, the rare kind of science-fiction thriller that evokes genuine laughter while simultaneously keeping the level of suspense cranked to the max.""— San Diego Union-Tribune “A Manchurian Candidate for the computer age.” —Seattle Weekly"
By:
Neal Stephenson, J. Frederick George Imprint: Bantam Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 209mm,
Width: 133mm,
Spine: 34mm
Weight: 526g ISBN:9780553383430 ISBN 10: 0553383434 Pages: 640 Publication Date:01 May 2005 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
