Terrorists and Technology Clash
in
Weinberg's Sci-Fi Techno-Thriller
About the Book
Can the Aremac Project Save a
Bomb-Shattered Chicago from Terrorists Bent on Destruction
and Extortion?
To find out, read The Aremac Project, a new
sci-fi techno-thriller by award-winning author Jerry
Weinberg that pits technology against terrorism in
a body-strewn race against time.
Drawing on neuroscience and nanotechnology, grad
students Roger Fixman and Tess Myers develop the software
and machinery to take pictures of a person's memory.
Unwittingly, these earnest researchers provide the
US government -- and its enemies -- with a new and
deadly form of interrogation.
The Aremac Roger and Tess develop is just what FBI
agents Don Capitol and Lucinda Duke need as they attempt
to identify and pursue a terrorist group that is bombing
landmarks in Chicago and attempting to extort millions
from the city.
Desperate for clues, Agents Capitol and Duke hire
Roger and Tess to delve into a suspect's mind. But
just as their prisoner's defenses start to crumble,
a murderer puts an end to their progress.
The Aremac holds the key to identifying the murderer,
which makes the machine -- and its developers, Roger
and Tess -- the next terrorist target.
Reviews
".
. . a near-future thriller built around neuro-science
and nanotech by one of the giants of the IT revolution.
. . . he has plenty of ideas, and a way of making
them convincing. He has a likeable pair of protagonists,
a supporting cast that manages to avoid stereotyping,
and he contrives to keep a few plot surprises up
his sleeve. . . . Probably the closest comparisons
among established SF writers would be Robert Forward
and James P. Hogan. If that's your kind of reading
fare, I suggest you give Weinberg a try."
"With
double-dealing agents, atypical terrorists and a
dash of humour Weinberg's proficiency in physics
and communication sciences comes to the fore. As
with all good thrillers readers are kept guessing
for a while until it comes time to sit back, hold
on and enjoy the final run home. . . . This makes
for a feast of ideas that come at a pace that is
sure to keep the pages turning."
". . . the source
of my joy reading The Aremac Project - finding
the gems of technical advice woven into the story
of terrorists and hero technologists . . .
"His advice serves
authors and others (like computer programmers) well,
and for us this is worth the price of the novel.
I recommend The Aremac Project for anyone
wishing entertainment and consultation with one
of the technical world's leading consultants."
"As
an avid Sci-Fi reader, I found this book fascinating.
. . . it's an interesting tale of genius inventors,
criminal investigation, and unusual terrorists.
. . . Read this book."
".
. . an action-packed, science fiction novel about
a mind-reading machine, one that can not only extract
mental thoughts but mental images . . . a good read.
The plot is fast paced and gripping . . ."
—Robert
L. Glass, The Software Practitioner
"Gerald
Weinberg loves to tell a good story, and the proof
is his fast-paced new science fiction thriller THE
AREMAC PROJECT. From its first provocative premise
to its explosive ending, THE AREMAC PROJECT
is a novel to read and remember. Not only does it
have memorable characters and an intriguing plot,
it also has warmth and humanity leavened with humor.
"It takes chutzpah
to write straight to the heart of America's sorrow
and anxiety over Islamic terrorist attacks within
the United States. Weinberg handles this loaded
topic with grace as he tells his story of researchers
racing to recover accurate images from the human
memory. His scientist and secret agent heroes are
people you'd want to know, and his prime villain
is an academic plodder that far too many of us have
already met.
"Weinberg doesn't
stoop to cardboard villains or cutout heroes. Each
character in THE AREMAC PROJECT, of whatever
ethnic origin or faith, is fully human. If we all
lived with the compassion and wisdom Weinberg brings
to his fiction, this would be a better world.
"I had only one problem
with THE AREMAC PROJECT. Its exuberant tour
of Chicago's superb ethnic cuisine—kosher-style,
Polish, Italian, Chinese—left my mouth watering
every time! Bring on the Mongolian beef and latkes
and zuppa, but especially let's have more fine stories
from Gerald Weinberg."
—Susan
Mayse, award-winning author of Awen (EWU Press)
"Gerald
Weinberg's THE AREMAC PROJECT is a page-turning
science fiction/technological thriller that successfully
combines wish-I-had-that futuristic technology with
today's political and security climate. Smart characters,
ingenious science, and plenty of twists and turns—this
is a book you won't be ready to put down until the
last clever move is played out."
"THE
AREMAC PROJECT combines the best of thrillers
and science fiction in slam-bang near future action-adventure.
Technology, love, and the underpinnings of our society
intersect in Weinberg's fast-paced story. Now I
just wish he'd go ahead and invent the real thing."
—Jay
Lake, author of Mainspring (Tor Books)
"I enjoyed THE
AREMAC PROJECT. The science is so real I felt
like I could go out tomorrow and buy an Aremac-controlled
wheelchair. Way cool. The characters were every
bit as interesting as the science. Gerald gives
an unbiased, inside look at a culture that many
misunderstand and fear. This is a great book."
—Rebecca
Shelley (R.D. Henham)
author of The Red Dragon Codex, coming January
2008
"If you like science
fiction, mysteries or thrillers, I highly recommend
this book. I couldn't put it down. . . . The technology
is futuristic and believable and the short chapters
keep it moving at a rapid pace. A great read!"
—Diane
Gibson, SEI
"I enjoyed
THE AREMAC PROJECT. It was original and compelling
with vivid details and memorable characters—characters
I cared about. It was one of those books that kept
me turning the pages late at night when I should
be sleeping."
—Adrian
Nikolas Phoenix
author of A Rush of Wings, coming January
2008
(Pocket/Simon and Schuster)
". .
. the chapters are short and this makes for a fast-paced
read. There is also humour interwoven in a plot
with many twists and turns that should keep you
engrossed for hours.
"I loved
the illustrated cover of this book, it one of those
things that captures your attention and imagination.
It is cunningly done so it reflects many of the
aspects of this enthralling story. . . ."
"What
would it be like to capture people's memories and
thoughts on a computer? What could the far reaching
implications be? I've recently read somewhere that
this type of machine may be a present possibility.
Gerald Weinberg's new book, The Aremac Project,
is a "fiction" thriller which cleverly presents
such a possibility.
". .
. Is the technology presented in this book really
fiction . . . or could it be established fact? An
invention such as this could change the world, for
better or for worse. I suggest reading The Aremac
Project to decide for yourself."
". . . immensely
readable. . . . the characters are vivid and likeable,
the science is meticulous, and the writing style
is very compelling. Roger and Tess were particularly
well done, sympathetic while exceptional."
"A gripping story
ripped from tomorrow's headlines. A great cast of
characters, not one of them afraid to be smart .
. . and with 'tude to spare. A fun read as a familiar
name in books takes his first swing at the novel
. . . and scores a home run!"
—Mike
Shepherd
national best-selling author of Kris Longknife
-- Defiant
"It's
hard to easily peg this fast-paced plot: science
fiction, romance, and mystery readers alike will
be attracted to a techno-thriller with fast action
and powerful characterization. Public lending libraries
will find it a popular pick."
"I am
a long-time fan of Jerry Weinberg's non-fiction
writing, and was pleased to hear he was moving into
fiction. . . . The last fifty pages had me nailed
to the chair, flipping pages, unwilling to get up
for any reason - it's that good. . . . If you like
cyberpunk or techno-thrillers, I suspect you will
love it, but it's an enjoyable read even if that
isn't your favorite genre. If Weinberg can produce
this level of quality on his first novel, I suspect
we have much to look forward to."
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