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In a near-future political thriller, a network of investors has a vested and sinister interest in the presidential race, and together the shadowy coalition attempts to control the worldwide economy by using a special biochip implant to control the mind of a presidential candidate. Originally written under the pseudonym of Stephen Bury. Reissue. 30,000 first printing.
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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. 'Complex, entertaining, frequently funny."'Publishers Weekly'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
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