From the bestselling authors of the Invasion and Yesterday's Gone series comes The Beam , a disturbing philosophical exploration of the future of our hyperconnected world. This chilling, intricately-plotted series is set in a futuristic dystopia where politics and technology have widened the gap between haves and have-nots.
When all of humanity is connected, the network is the true power. In the year 2097, the only stable nation is the a dystopia exploding with new technologies and ruled by powerful, unchecked political parties. Above it all is The an AI-built computer network that serves every whim and connects citizens through implants and biological add-ons. It permeates everything. It is everywhere. But now the NAU's power is shifting. New powers are making their moves while others hang in the balance. ★★★★★ "A scary and hopeful book about hippies, AI, politics, greed, geeks climate change and musicians. Really. All of that in a smartly written SciFi world that is sure to become a classic. I cannot wait to read more books from this world!" -- The Swamp Thing ★★★★★ "Just finished the series, and I loved it! It was one of those series that kept you interested all the way to the end where you go "Oh!" I'm hoping that there will be more seasons to The Beam." -- Scott Oliver ★★★★★ "This is my favorite series of this author and I really hope more are released soon! Its the perfect telling of an unimaginable sy-fy future!" -- SLE ★★★★★ "Absolutely my favorite series by these authors. They are able to take current technology, social issues, and politics and project a future so vivid you feel like you are there." -- BOOKIT ★★★★★ "This series is one of my special favorites. I love how these authors extrapolate current technology and social situations into the future... These guys are right up there with the best sci fi authors." -- DBStevens Platt and Truant deliver deep political intrigue and incisive social commentary along with a generous helping of big philosophical themes through engaging, multifaceted characters and rich worldbuilding. If you enjoyed Altered Carbon and The Fifth Element , you'll feel right at home in the world of The Beam.
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From the bestselling authors of the Invasion and Yesterday's Gone series comes The Beam , a disturbing philosophical exploration of the future of our hyperconnected world. This chilling, intricately-plotted series is set in a futuristic dystopia where politics and technology have widened the gap between haves and have-nots. When all of humanity is connected, the network is the true power. In the year 2097, the only stable nation is the a dystopia exploding with new technologies and ruled by powerful, unchecked political parties. Above it all is The an AI-built computer network that serves every whim and connects citizens through implants and biological add-ons. It permeates everything. It is everywhere. But now the NAU's power is shifting. New powers are making their moves while others hang in the balance. ★★★★★ "A scary and hopeful book about hippies, AI, politics, greed, geeks climate change and musicians. Really. All of that in a smartly written SciFi world that is sure to become a classic. I cannot wait to read more books from this world!" -- The Swamp Thing ★★★★★ "Just finished the series, and I loved it! It was one of those series that kept you interested all the way to the end where you go "Oh!" I'm hoping that there will be more seasons to The Beam." -- Scott Oliver ★★★★★ "This is my favorite series of this author and I really hope more are released soon! Its the perfect telling of an unimaginable sy-fy future!" -- SLE ★★★★★ "Absolutely my favorite series by these authors. They are able to take current technology, social issues, and politics and project a future so vivid you feel like you are there." -- BOOKIT ★★★★★ "This series is one of my special favorites. I love how these authors extrapolate current technology and social situations into the future... These guys are right up there with the best sci fi authors." -- DBStevens Platt and Truant deliver deep political intrigue and incisive social commentary along with a generous helping of big philosophical themes through engaging, multifaceted characters and rich worldbuilding. If you enjoyed Altered Carbon and The Fifth Element , you'll feel right at home in the world of The Beam.