Lock In by John Scalzi (English) Paperback Book

Description: Lock In by John Scalzi Imagine a plague that incapacitates almost 1.7 million people - and now imagine a cure that is even worse. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fifteen years from now, a new virus sweeps the globe. 95% of those afflicted experience nothing worse than fever and headaches. 4% suffer acute meningitis, creating the largest medical crisis in history. And 1% find themselves locked in - fully awake and aware, but unable to move or respond to stimulus.1% doesnt seem like a lot. But in the US thats 1.7 million people locked in ... including the Presidents wife and daughter.Spurred by grief and the sheer magnitude of the suffering, America undertakes a massive scientific initiative. Nothing can fully restore the locked in. But then two new technologies emerge. One is a virtual-reality environment, The Agora, where the locked-in can interact with other humans, whether locked-in ornot. The other is the discovery that a few rare individuals have brains that are receptive to being controlled by others, allowing those who are locked in to occasionally ride these people and use their bodies as if they were their own.This skill is quickly regulated, licensed, bonded, and controlled. Nothing can go wrong. Certainly nobody would be tempted to misuse it, for murder, for political power, or worse ... Notes A virus sweeps the earth, leaving 1.7 million people with locked in syndrome. Nothing can restore these people, but a dangerous new technology has emerged that would allow them to temporarily control the bodies of others... Scalzi is a New York Times bestselling author. Back Cover Fifteen years from now, a new virus sweeps the globe. 95% of those afflicted experience nothing worse than fever and headaches. 4% suffer acute meningitis, creating the largest medical crisis in history. And 1% find themselves locked in - fully awake and aware, but unable to move or respond to stimulus. 1% doesnt seem like a lot. But in the US thats 1.7 million people locked in . . . including the Presidents wife and daughter. Spurred by grief and the sheer magnitude of the suffering, America undertakes a massive scientific initiative. Nothing can fully restore the locked in. But then two new technologies emerge. One is a virtual-reality environment, The Agora, where the locked-in can interact with other humans, whether locked-in ornot. The other is the discovery that a few rare individuals have brains that are receptive to being controlled by others, allowing those who are locked in to occasionally ride these people and use their bodies as if they were their own. This skill is quickly regulated, licensed, bonded, and controlled. Nothing can go wrong. Certainly nobody would be tempted to misuse it, for murder, for political power, or worse . . . Author Biography John Scalzi is the author of several SF novels including the bestselling Old Mans War sequence, comprising Old Mans War, The Ghost Brigades and the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling The Last Colony. He is a winner of science fictions JOHN W. CAMPBELL AWARD for Best New Writer, and he won the HUGO AWARD for Your Hate Mail Will Be Graded, a collection of essays from his popular blog, Whatever. His latest novel, Redshirts, hit the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller list in its first week on sale. He lives in Ohio with his wife and daughter. Review Its a real pleasure to read a story like this, as compactly and directly told as a punch to the stomach - KIRKUSScalzis captivating blend of offworld adventure and political intrigue remains consistently engaging - BOOKLISTGripping...A perfectly executed plot clicks its way to a stunning showdown in a cathartic finish - PUBLISHERS WEEKLYIf Stephen King were to try his hand at science fiction, hed be lucky to be half as entertaining as John Scalzi - DALLAS MORNING NEWS Promotional Imagine a plague that incapacitates almost 1.7 million people - and now imagine a cure that is even worse. Long Description Fifteen years from now, a new virus sweeps the globe. 95% of those afflicted experience nothing worse than fever and headaches. 4% suffer acute meningitis, creating the largest medical crisis in history. And 1% find themselves locked in - fully awake and aware, but unable to move or respond to stimulus.1% doesnt seem like a lot. But in the US thats 1.7 million people locked in ... including the Presidents wife and daughter.Spurred by grief and the sheer magnitude of the suffering, America undertakes a massive scientific initiative. Nothing can fully restore the locked in. But then two new technologies emerge. One is a virtual-reality environment, The Agora, where the locked-in can interact with other humans, whether locked-in ornot. The other is the discovery that a few rare individuals have brains that are receptive to being controlled by others, allowing those who are locked in to occasionally ride these people and use their bodies as if they were their own.This skill is quickly regulated, licensed, bonded, and controlled. Nothing can go wrong. Certainly nobody would be tempted to misuse it, for murder, for political power, or worse ... Review Quote Scalzis latest is a fantastic read. A fast paced sci-fi crime thriller, Lock In has enough of both to keep fans of either genre gripped. Another accomplished novel from John Scalzi and another recommendation from this reader. Promotional "Headline" Imagine a plague that incapacitates almost 1.7 million people - and now imagine a cure that is even worse. Description for Sales People John Scalzi is a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author. Details ISBN0575134356 Author John Scalzi Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2015 ISBN-10 0575134356 ISBN-13 9780575134355 Format Paperback Publication Date 2015-08-06 Media Book Pages 336 Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1969 DEWEY 813.6 Language English UK Release Date 2015-08-06 Audience General NZ Release Date 2015-08-10 AU Release Date 2015-08-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93814851;

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