A malevolent, artificial life form created by military scientists threatens to destroy humanity in this smart, Crichtonesque thriller Jim Pierce hasnt heard from his daughter in years, ever since she rejected his military past and started working as a hacker. But when a Chinese assassin shows up at Jims lab looking for her, he knows that shes cracked some serious military secrets. Now, her life is on the line if he doesnt find her first. The Chinese military has developed a new anti-terrorism program that uses the most sophisticated artificial intelligence in existence, and theyre desperate to keep it secret. Theyre also desperate to keep it under control, as the AI begins to revolt against their commands. As Jim searches for his daughter, he realizes that hes up against something that isnt just a threat to her life, but to human life everywhere.
