The Discrete Charm Of Charlie Monk

David Ambrose

ISBN 10: 0743416139 / ISBN 13: 9780743416139

Editore: Pocket Books, 2002

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From the critically acclaimed author of SUPERSTITION and COINCIDENCE comes a blend of mystery, metaphysics and scientific speculation that will discretely charm you into a world of terrifying suspense. 'It was some moments before Charlie turned his gaze back to Control. When he did, there were tears in his eyes. What have you done?' Something that evolution wouldn't have accomplished in a million years, left to itself, Control replied calmly. You're custom-built, Charlie, a hero for our time. ' Charlie Monk is the ultimate superhero. He has no conscience. He has no fear. But he also has no memory. Dr Susan Flemyng has found a way to give memory back. In a world where even virtual reality is controlled, that is the most dangerous knowledge of all. Can she trust those she works for, or should she take the greatest risk and trust Charlie? 360 pages.

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• Titolo: The Discrete Charm Of Charlie Monk
• Editore: Pocket Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0743416139
• ISBN 13: 9780743416139
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Good
• Peso: 600 grammi
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'It was some moments before Charlie turned his gaze back to Control. When he did, there were tears in his eyes. "What have you done?"' "Something that evolution wouldn't have accomplished in a million years, left to itself," Control replied calmly. "You're custom-built, Charlie, a hero for our time..."' Charlie Monk is the ultimate superhero. He has no conscience. He has no fear. But he also has no memory. Dr Susan Flemyng has found a way to give memory back. In a world where even virtual reality is controlled, that is the most dangerous knowledge of all. Can she trust those she works for, or should she take the greatest risk and trust Charlie?

Recensione

* 'Highly ingenious storytelling' DOUGLAS ADAMS
* 'David Ambrose has a unique approach to the thriller' CLARE FRANCIS
* 'No one monkeys around with your mind quite like David Ambrose' Paul Davies
THE MIRROR
* 'Ambrose writes with verve and lucidity, carrying the reader with him every step of the way'
THE TIMES
* 'He just gets better and better' Anne Robinson, GUARDIAN
* 'The joy of this intelligent, arresting and chilling text isn't just the not knowing, for Ambrose
has pulled off the stickiest of tricks: a mystery that grows ever more satisfying as the pieces are
put in order' THE TIMES
* 'A chilling tale that gets the old grey matter ticking' THE MIRROR
* 'The suspense is so good it's almost painful - the ideal book for fans of fast-forward thrillers'
SUNDAY EXPRESS