Being my first to-do once I got back into the reading game, I found Daemon to be an awesome example of a modern adventure. Every novel I'd read growing up either took place in some neutered village without a computer in sight, or a fantastical science fiction future where the technology is indistinguishable from magic.

Daemon takes place firmly in present day, and Suarez does an excellent job introducing the tech involved. He goes through great pains to ensure that anything that happens in the book is possible with today's technology, and that adds greatly to the immersion you get while reading.

The story itself centers on a computer program gone rogue following the death of its creator. A series of pre-planned events and triggers escalate into a full on takeover of society as a whole. We get to experience this from the viewpoints of several characters - and we learn what the rise of the Daemon means to each of them.

If you grew up like me, watching computers and the internet form through the nineties, you'll appreciate the attention to detail and realism. If you're not a technophile, then you'll probably get some thrill from the story, while learning at the same time.