Nano

by John Robert Marlow

Nanotech promises all Immortality, invincibility, wealth beyond imagination--and the utter destruction of Mankind. One man has it-and no one knows who...

Mitchell Swain is the richest man in the world--until he announces the "ultimate technological breakthrough." The world stops for the press conference-and sees him assassinated.

No one knows what he was going to say.
Almost no one.

Jennifer Rayne intends to find out. A leading journalist covering high-tech, she was scheduled to interview Swain after the press conference. Instead, she investigates his murder.

What she finds is a scientist to whom Swain has funneled billions...

A desperate U.S. government following the same clues...

And a bizarre technology which promises invincibility, immortality, and the ability to destroy any enemy--or the earth itself.

Mankind has entered the final arms race.

It will last two days.

As this breathlessly fast-paced nanothriller unfolds, readers are taken on a stunning tour de force of nanotechnology's promises and perils--until the fate of the earth itself hangs in the balance...

* Winner of Nanotechnology Now's Editor's Choice Award *

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Thriller

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

Reviews

[Kristin Lundgren · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most thought provoking books I've read this year. Backed up by his own experiences and knowledge, and a lot of research, it details the possible dangers of nano-technology being developed without a plan in place to regulate it. Nano-technology has the potential to wipe out disease, poverty, war, and other ills, and make work unnecessary and even governments. It is a powerful weapon in the wrong hands. But the author is well aware of the benefits, and the fact that we will develop it, using the atom bomb as his example. The story is about a young developer of nano-technology, and his attempts to safely get the technology started, while being chased by government ops. Lots of action, ingenious solutions, and fun, it would make a great movie. Definitely a must-read for me.

[juice · Rating 2 out of 5]

Melodrama central. Subtle as a sledgehammer - the literary equivalent of a TV show "Applause" sign.

[Dgladding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story, would be a blockbuster movie. Would recommend it.

[LeePS · Rating 3 out of 5]

I seem to be falling over the subject of Nano Technology more often these days and the book Nano is an example of this. Whether it is an article in some magazine or Fiction there are definitely common themes: Enormous Strides for civilization as a whole with the precipitous of civilization dangerously close.

Nano introduces Nano Technology enveloped in a fast paced thriller encapsulating all the benefits and risk associated with powerful technology that only a few people understand.

Good Read

[George · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun read with interesting ending.

[Nick · Rating 2 out of 5]

While not well written, this book is thoroughly researched, with the technology extensively thought through. This book shows some very scary implications for nanotechnology.

[Sbajak82 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely liked this book with my technical background and my love of Sci-Fi, this book really reached out snagged my interest from the get go.

[lynn · Rating 1 out of 5]

A page turner?? Well yes if you looking for an original thought keep flipping through to the end and be disappointed. It's all dribble. And skunks are not rodents ...they are members of Mustelidae.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting, thought-provoking.