Demonic attacks on the computer industry's top minds coincide with the escape of a malicious artificial life form that has been evolved in a laboratory by misguided researchers, a situation that prompts computer scientist Doug Carey to institute unconventional measures to save humanity. 17,500 first printing.
EDWARD M. LERNER has degrees in physics and computer science. As an engineer Lerner has led development projects for NASA and various contract work from telecommunications to national defense. His books include Probe, Moonstruck, and the collection Creative Destruction, as well as a collaborative series of Ringworld prequels (Fleet of Worlds and Juggler of Worlds) with Larry Niven. He lives in Virginia with his wife, Ruth.