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'Dazzling, astoundingly inventive' The Times
'Wild, richly satisfying' Guardian
'Terrific' Spectator
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San Francisco, 2017. Clinton's in the White House, Brexit never happened - and Verity Jane's got herself a new job.
They call Verity 'the app-whisperer,' and she's just been hired by a shadowy start-up to evaluate a pair of glasses-cum-digital-assistant called Eunice. Only Eunice has other ideas.
Pretty soon, Verity knows that Eunice is smarter than anyone she's ever met, conceals some serious capabilities, and is profoundly paranoid - which is just as well since suddenly some bad people are after Verity.
Meanwhile, in a post-apocalyptic London a century from now, PR fixer Wilf Netherton is tasked by all-seeing policewoman Ainsley Lowbeer with interfering in the alternative past in which Verity and Eunice exist. It appears something nasty is about to happen there - and fixing it will require not only Eunice's unique human-AI skillset but also a little help from the future.
A future which Verity soon fears may never be . . .
'One of our greatest science-fiction writers' New York Times
'Big-screen, popcorn-chewing thrills. What a glorious ride' Guardian
'Gibson is a prophet and a satirist, a black comedian and an astounding architect of cool' Spectator
'One of the most visionary, original, and quietly influential writers currently working' Boston Globe
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One Line Summary
Futuristic espionage tale blending AI and alternate history.
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Who is this book for?
If you're into inventive science fiction with complex characters and a twisty plot, this novel by William Gibson will really push your imagination. It combines a high-stakes digital world with intriguing future scenarios, making it a thrilling ride from start to finish. Fans of smart, layered storytelling and cyberpunk vibes will find much to love here.