1 of 1 copy available
Chuck Brenton had a simple idea: if brain waves can make the needles on an EEG machine move, why couldn't they be trained to move other things? He and mathematician Matt Streegman developed an astonishing program that enabled a group of highly select individuals—test subjects they called the Alphas—to use their brains to manipulate both physical and digital objects. Their goal was to increase man's potential and make the world safer.
But when their secret program was discovered, the military stepped in to take control—and unwittingly began a battle that could spell the end of humankind. A trio of renegade Alphas have used their enhanced powers to take the world hostage. Though they say they want world peace, the rebels seem willing to sacrifice countless innocent lives to achieve their goals.
Horrified by what he has unleashed, Chuck is determined to stop the monsters he's created, no matter the risks. Coming out of hiding, he and his team must wield their own burgeoning abilities to defeat the increasingly unstable superhuman terrorists.
Yet not everyone believes what the Alphas are doing is wrong. A cadre of supporters sees them as the next phase in human evolution and is eager to watch them burn down society on their way to transcendence. . . .
"I can't wait to read what happens next." —James Rollins, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Sigma Force series
-
Creators
-
Series
-
Publisher
-
Release date
December 15, 2023 -
Formats
-
Kindle Book
-
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780062419583
- File size: 1733 KB
-
EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780062419583
- File size: 2291 KB
-
-
Languages
- English
-
Reviews
-
June 12, 2017
In 2016’s The God Wave, researchers discovered a way to unlock amazing mental abilities, only to have their project co-opted and subverted by a secret military program. This led to half the team fleeing while the other half barricaded themselves in a mountain stronghold. Now, in this solid sequel, the renegades threaten the world with their superpowers, demanding that all wars cease. Meanwhile, project originator Chuck Brenton and his people have found refuge with the Benefactors, members of a secret society who possess their own method of manifesting superhuman abilities. It’s an uneasy alliance of convenience at best, and Chuck struggles to convince the Benefactors to intervene against his former comrades. As Hemstreet further develops his premise, he gives it a timely feel by introducing issues such as confronting ISIS and demanding universal health care. This fast-paced, thought-provoking technothriller maintains a level of plausibility even as the author bumps up the supernatural power levels considerably. The book moves the series plot forward significantly while still leaving several open threads. Agent: Emma Parry, Janklow & Nesbit.
-