Lethal Velocity (Previously published as Utopia): A Novel

ISBN: 0399594965

Author: Child, Lincoln

Condition: New

A beautifully crafted scare-fest . . . heaven for techno-thriller fans.-People (Page-turner of the Week)Its like nothing anyone has ever seen before. Utopia is the brand-new frontier of theme parks, a fantastic collection of Worlds each so authentic it takes the average visitors breath away. Teeming with cutting-edge holographic and robotic technology, it has captured the nations imagination. But it has also attracted a group of ruthless criminals. After infiltrating the park and its computer systems, their leader-calling himself John Doe-sets the parameters: If their shocking demands are met, none of the visitors to the park that day will be harmed; if not, then all hell will rain down. Dr. Andrew Warne, the brilliant engineer who designed much of the parks robotics, suddenly finds himself in a role he never imagined-trying to save the lives of thousands of innocent people . . . one of whom just happens to be his daughter.Praise for Lethal VelocityTerrific . . . a sensational piece of popular entertainment . . . [Lincoln] Child has created a fictional wonderland that is both high-tech and nostalgic. . . . If you are looking for intelligent fun, it doesnt get much better than this.-The Washington Post Book World[A] whiz-bang plot . . . springs to life from the opening pages . . . Child does an outstanding job of depicting the workings of this fantastic playground.-San Francisco ChronicleA riveting read . . . part mystery, part science-fiction, and all page-turner.-Roanoke TimesPreviously published as Utopia