(R)evolution (Phoenix Horizon), by PJ Manney
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Philip K. Dick Award Finalist
Scientist Peter Bernhardt has dedicated his life to nanotechnology, the science of manipulating matter on the atomic scale. As the founder of Biogineers, he is on the cusp of revolutionizing brain therapies with microscopic nanorobots that will make certain degenerative diseases become a thing of the past. But after his research is stolen by an unknown enemy, seventy thousand people die in Las Vegas in one abominable moment. No one is more horrified than Peter, as this catastrophe sets in motion events that will forever change not only his life but also the course of human evolution.
Peter’s company is torn from his grasp as the public clamors for his blood. Desperate, he turns to an old friend, who introduces him to the Phoenix Club, a cabal of the most powerful people in the world. To make himself more valuable to his new colleagues, Peter infuses his brain with experimental technology, exponentially upgrading his mental prowess and transforming him irrevocably.
As he’s exposed to unimaginable wealth and influence, Peter’s sense of reality begins to unravel. Do the club members want to help him, or do they just want to claim his technology? What will they do to him once they have their prize? And while he’s already evolved beyond mere humanity, is he advanced enough to take on such formidable enemies and win?
(R)evolution (Phoenix Horizon), by PJ Manney- Amazon Sales Rank: #863582 in Books
- Brand: Manney, P. J.
- Published on: 2015-06-01
- Released on: 2015-06-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.25" h x 1.00" w x 5.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 527 pages
Review
"[An] intriguing and fast-paced debut...With poignancy and sensitivity, Manney constructs an intricate and adventurous plot...Fans of gosh-wow SF will devour this novel all the way to the startling ending." —Publishers Weekly
"(R)evolution builds momentum to a rollicking chase through hope and terror, fast-looming biotech, and a tasty-paranoid look at who 'actually runs’ the USA." —David Brin, author of The Postman and The Transparent Society
"(R)evolution is a superhumanly researched hybrid of sci-fi, techno-thriller, epic myth of the hero's journey with vivid and memorable characters. And its e-book presentation is perfect for the times and the material. Truly an achievement." —Joe Quirk, bestselling author of The Ultimate Rush, Exult, and It's Not You, It's Biology
“Reading (R)evolution is a thrilling cinematic experience in your head on par with a Bourne novel. You will find yourself rushing to find out how the protagonist survives and thrives, and along the way develop an appreciation for how emerging technologies will soon change our experience of daily life.” —Dr. James Hughes, executive director of IEET, former ED of Humanity+, author of Citizen Cyborg, bioethicist, futurist
About the Author
PJ Manney writes the same way she lives—with an abiding passion for exploring new, exhilarating, and utterly unique experiences. A devotedly positive futurist, she was on the board of directors of Humanity+, an international nonprofit organization that advocates the ethical use of technology to expand human capabilities. PJ has also been active in communications, public relations, and film production. To date, she has written numerous scripts for television pilots, as well as worked on shows such as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. She has lived as far afield as New York and New Zealand, and loves delving into the cultural landscape of wherever she finds herself. Whenever she’s not working on her novels, she continues to expound on her perspective of a technology-driven posthumanity while encouraging hopeful visions of the future. She lives with her husband of twenty-five years and their two children.
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198 of 209 people found the following review helpful. Uneven Techno thriller By JZS Although "(R)evolution" was the May, 2015 Science Fiction selection, it is really 90% standard techno thriller- (and a really long one at that). It was also one of two books I had been hoping would be picked for Kindle First so I'm disappointed that I didn't like it more.Taking place in the not too distant future, the "science fiction" is the advancement in technology, particularly nano technology. The advancement accelerates as the book goes on and the last 10 or 15% is a little more traditional sci fi- but with more philosophical speeches :) The book does include some foul language, violence and one graphic sex scene but I think you will find the first two in any modern thrillerIn the first few chapters I was put off by awkward dialogue, descriptions and silly character behavior but then it picked up speed and seemed interesting. And then it glossed over major events and time with a few sentences but included protracted descriptions and monologues. And then it got interesting again. That unevenness continued throughout the book. In addition,the main character was unlikeable. At one point he is described as a "Dudley Doright". Uh, no. He starts out ethically weak, erratic, self centered and, for a genius, not too bright. That never really changes.This is shown as "Book One" and based on the ending I would expect a future book to be hard core near future sci fi. Clearly this is intended to be a set up for that book/series. But just about every theme in this book has been done before from the rich guy secret society to ...others I won't include to prevent spoilers. So I don't think that I'll pursue another in the series.Pretty much just a sometimes OK book that could have been edited down by a third.
84 of 95 people found the following review helpful. Fun technology-based science fiction thriller! By Brian Gilhooly This is the first book I've read by PJ Manney. It opens with a suspenseful and exciting prologue which sets a thrilling tone for the rest of the book. The book starts with Emma in a coffee shop, when thousands of people in a Las Vegas conference center die in extremely weird ways. Peter Bernhardt, the founder of Biogineers, which worked hard to create new ways to reduce degenerative diseases in humans, has to figure out what caused all of these people to die. He theorizes that one of his enemies got a hold of his research, and is using it against him. The public turns against him, thinking he called all of these people. With no where else to go, he's told about the seemingly, possibly corrupt Phoenix Club to help him. However, he can't be sure who he can trust in this rich, super powerful club.Without giving too much detail, this is a fun science-fiction novel based on biotechnology and brain therapies to help reduce degenerative diseases in humans. Manney uses great imagery throughout the book, making it feel real and as if you're standing next to the characters. It's fun to read this book and think of what science could actually bring to real life, and this might not be that far off.Feel free to leave any questions/discussion and I will attempt to answer promptly.
58 of 65 people found the following review helpful. Prologue was the best part of the book By TooManyHobbies (R)evolution starts with a bang. The Prologue is a chilling, thrilling, action-packed page-turner. But after those first few pages that the story and plots slows to a crawl. The first half of the book (some 250+ pages) was spent building the characters and the story’s framework. It was technical, laborious and sometimes monotonous. There were also some elements that got tiresome after a while: Ruthie the scientists who spoke in mostly untranslated Yiddish, and the constant references to songs and song lyrics. There is even a PlayList at the end that list the 50+ songs mentioned in the book. I do like music, but explaining emotions and situations through song lyrics just got to be a bit bothersome.During the second half of the book the story and the pace did pick up significantly. There was more action, and all the minute details laid out in the first half are explained in the second half. The plot takes multiple twists and turns, and all the characters and their motivation gets turned on end. The ending of the story is thrilling combination of Rambo and James Bond, and the story ends with just enough questions to get you thinking about the next book in the series.So an okay read, but I do think there were problems with the pace. Probably 150 pages could be cut without impacting the gist of the story. If the entire book had been written as tightly and succinctly as the prologue, the book would have been an awesome read.
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