Books with category Technological Thrillers
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Blood Music

2014

by Greg Bear

Vergil Ulam has created cellular material that can outperform rats in laboratory tests. When the authorities rule that he has exceeded his authorization, Vergil loses his job, but is determined to take his discovery with him.

In a stunning breakthrough in genetic engineering, what begins as a simple act of defiance turns into a thrilling tale of scientific hubris. Vergil's actions will irrevocably change the world, as a new intelligence emerges amongst us.

Follow this gripping narrative that explores the imminent destruction of mankind and the fear of mass destruction by technological advancements.

Outpassage

War and Mystery Beyond the Stars

Sgt. “Det” Cox has just spent three years under psych observation on Earth; now that he’s out-system, he isn’t about to tell anyone he’s seeing aliens again. Paige Barnett has lost everything, even her name, because she knows too much about the rebellion spreading through the Earth-Space mining colonies.

Together, Cox and Barnett stumble upon the mystery at the revolution’s heart and learn why the rebels are willing to die for it. Is their discovery humanity’s worst threat or greatest gift? The authorities are willing to destroy whole planets to keep the revolution’s secret from reaching Earth… What’s to stop them from destroying two people?

Join the thrilling adventure as the duo uncovers cosmic secrets that could change the fate of humanity.

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