New Arcadia: ein Technothriller (Ein Alicia Yoder Roman)

Alicia Yoder #2

by M.A. Rothman, Michael Krug (Translator), Steve Diamond

»So würde eine Zusammenarbeit von Michael Crichton und F. Paul Wilson aussehen! Eine hervorragende Mischung aus Wissenschaft, Action und politischen Intrigen.« – Larry Correia, New York Times Bestsellerautor »New verschwimmende Grenzen zwischen Erinnerung und Täuschung« Kirkus Reviews feiert die faszinierende Protagonistin in diesem genreübergreifenden Techno-Thriller, der Herz und Verstand berührt, als potenziell bahnbrechend. Alicia Yoder leidet unter dissoziativer Amnesie, die ihre Vergangenheit in einen Nebel der Ungewissheit hüllt. Früher war sie eine brillante Doktorandin der Neurowissenschaften, nun schlägt sie sich durch die undurchsichtigen Tiefen einer geheimen Regierungsorganisation. Mit dem Versprechen, ihr Gedächtnisverlust wäre nur ein vorübergehendes Phänomen, kämpft sich Alicia entschlossen durch ihre Ausbildung. Dann gerät Alicia bei einer vermeintlichen diplomatischen Routinemission zur faktischen US-Botschaft in Taiwan in eine Welt, in der Geheimnisse zu Waffen werden und Vertrauen purer Luxus ist. Eine Krisensitzung drängt sie in eine Rolle, mit der sie nie gerechnet hätte und die mit Diplomatie nichts mehr zu tun hat. Die Spannung verschlägt einem den Atem, und über die Handlung schwärmt New York Times Bestsellerautor Kevin J. »Man wird definitiv nicht enttäuscht.« Alicias Reise durch das Labyrinth ihrer vergessenen Vergangenheit ist eine Achterbahnfahrt voller Action, Intrigen und Enthüllungen. In »New Arcadia« verschwimmen die Grenzen zwischen Erinnerung und Täuschung, und Alicia muss die Geheimnisse ihrer Vergangenheit überwinden, um eine von Kräften jenseits ihrer Kontrolle definierte Zukunft zu überleben. Mach dich gefasst auf Hochspannung von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite. »Rothmans Geschichten sind eine Achterbahnfahrt voll Action, Wissenschaft und Hochspannung. Man wird nicht enttäuscht.« – Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times Bestsellerautor »Steve Diamond ist nicht nur rein Schriftsteller, den man im Auge behalten sollte – sondern einer, den man lesen sollte!« – Robert McCammon, New York Times Bestsellerautor »Die faszinierende Heldin dieser vielversprechenden Geschichte hat das Potenzial, für frischen Wind im Genre des Technothrillers zu sorgen.« – Kirkus Reviews

Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction

350 pages, Hardcover

Published August 15, 2023

About the author

USA TODAY bestselling author, M.A. Rothman, is one of the most unlikely novelists you'll ever meet. He's an engineer first and foremost, with a background in the sciences, and somehow or another, this writing habit of his has turned into a bit more than just a run-of-the-mill hobby.

He primarily writes stories that focus on two things: technology and international intrigue. This writing tends to span the genres of science fiction, techno-thriller, and mainstream thrillers.

When not writing, he enjoys cooking, learning about new technology, travel, and spending time with his family.

Reviews

[Will Boudle]

It was good. I liked other books I've read by M.A. Rothman and thought I'd give this one a go.

It wasn't bad, but I had a hard time connecting with the character. Also, while it's supposed to be a standalone, it feels like I didn't know the character because I haven't read the series about her father. I believe I read a story with her in it, but it wasn't really connected.

I'm still going to try the next one and see if it sticks better.

[Marie]

Alicia saves the world - again.

I really enjoyed this book. Alicia’s character is complex and interesting. the author uses it to bring in technology and soften the scenarios that are played out. this story takes off on the wuhan lab /covid epidemic and postulates the next turn of the wheel.

[Lou Ann]

Good book!

Typical spy thriller with an unusual hitch: The spy in training is a woman that experienced the sex slave trade at a very young age. She and her sisters were adopted by a spy.

The sisters were raised in an Amish community with a strict grandmother at the helm.

[Teresa Hawkins]

Great series start

It’s fun to see Alicia at the beginning of her undercover and espionage career. It’s a lot different than Levi who has done and seen it all. She is fresh, uncertain, learning and resourceful.

[Terri]

they just keep getting better

Perfection in every thing he writes! Suspenseful, entertaining and great read! Love the depth of his characters and how they tie together book after book

[R Ricalde]

OK read but the story line was nothing really new and I never got involved with any of the characters.

[Dan Hazlett]

A nice opening act. Looking forward to Alicia’s development. Perhaps a “Bond’s” proverbial Q character might be needed.

[Bill]

I want to like this book more but I feel I've dropped into the middle of a series and should know more about some of the characters. Maybe Rothman's Multiverse would help.

[James A Hargrove]

Always a next time

This was a refreshing change from books I had been reading that had a dreadful ending. I like to see the good guys win in the end!

[Rod]

Kinda fun again. He is reusing some material and descriptions almost verbatim but I guess if you are not reading them in a row like me it’d make sense.

[Patrick]

New Arcadia

This was a fast paced, interesting read. It had just enough connection with real life to be believable. I enjoyed it.

[Michael Bonkowski]

A very nice tale

I'm enjoying the near bleeding edge technology that is included in these stories. Some of the activities described I don't believe could go unnoticed in our world.

[Alex Rennold]

This series took off with this one. Highly recommended.

[Sharon Miller]

ANOTHER GREAT READ

Not quite at the level , yet, as Levi but Alicia learns fast! I’m looking forward to Alicia's next 'job'!

[Giulia]

Per lavoro.

[George Kazakos]

Good story that kept my interest. Quick read.