- Hardcover: 340 pages
- Publisher: Kunati Inc. (April 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1601640218
- ISBN-13: 978-1601640215
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 567 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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From Publishers Weekly
Set in the year 2022, Ronco's techno-thriller continues the premise established in his first book, PeaceMaker. In 2012, the PeaceMaker virus, supposedly designed by madman software expert Ray Brown, shut down the Internet, resulting in worldwide devastation. Since this cataclysm, the government has curtailed new technology. Those who would see the government limitations overturned are known as Technos; opposing them is a group of dangerous religious extremists, the Church of Natural Humans. Several events have brought these two warring factions head-to-head: the creators of illegal technology, the Domain, has decided to take over the government, and Ray Brown's son, David, has undertaken an investigation in an attempt to clear his father's name. The basic idea is interesting, but there's something more than a little of the adolescent about the entire enterprise, from the constant sexual references regarding every female character ("She wore skin-tight jeans, which showed off her tight, round butt as she walked past") to such lines as: "She enjoyed a drag of her cigarette, which felt robust and full." This is the second volume in a proposed trilogy.
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Review
"Another fast-action story of vicious extremes, as a powerful religious cult takes on a sophisticated tech outfit. Each means to destroy the other and rule the world, and neither is scrupulous about the means. The protagonist is caught precariously between the two. Top rate adventure sparkling with ideas." —Piers Anthony, New York Times bestselling author, the Xanth series
"A chilling technothriller. . . Dan Ronco is social visionary on par with William Gibson and Robert Sawyer." —Scott Nicholson, author, They Hunger
"Dan Ronco tells a tale that is unique, provocative, and engrossing while maintaining enough slam-bang action to keep you turning the pages. . . . It reads like a cross between Blade Runner and Angels and Demons." —R. Douglas Weber, author, Solomon's Key: The CODIS Project
"Dan Ronco fills the gap left by Philip K. Dick with Unholy Domain." —Simon Wood, Anthony Award–winning author, Paying the Piper
"A solid futuristic thriller." —Booklist
"Exciting, violent, thoughtful, and unfortunately true to life . . . a powerhouse of computer adventure." —Piers Anthony, New York Times bestselling author, the Xanth series on Peacemaker
"Anyone who works in software will probably think this is five-star fun!" —Donald Mitchel, author, 400 Times More Income with The 2000 Percent Solution on Peacemaker
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Unholy Domain,
By Tami Brady "Whole Health" (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME) (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Unholy Domain (Hardcover)
Ray Brown was the world's most infamous person. To the world, he was the monster that created PeaceMaker, a lethal virus like none before. To those who worked with him, Ray was a genius who shifted between extreme brilliance and intense darkness. To his family, he was simply an absentee father.But who was the real Ray Brown? Ray's son David has lived his life paying for his father's inheritance. David receives a mysterious email about the true creator of PeaceMaker, supposed sent from his father years before. Not really knowing if he believes his father's innocence, he seeks to find out more about this man. However, while David is opening doors to the past, someone is closely watching his actions, making sure that he doesn't stumble upon the truth. It took a few chapters for me to really get into Unholy Domain. First, I had to figure out who was who in a somewhat large and complex cast of characters. It was once I started to zero in on David's portion of the story that I began to settle into reading. Then, the rest fell into place.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (52 customer reviews) 18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Why robot?,
By Amanda Richards - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Unholy Domain (Hardcover)
This futuristic story pits technology against religion in an all-out bloody war, ostensibly to save the human race. The thing is, both sides have dark secrets that they'd rather stay hidden from the world, and now one uniquely talented young man is threatening to expose them all to clear his father's name.It's 2012 - A year of great scientific progress Except of course for the virus Which cripples computers ALL the computers ALL OF THEM! Killing more than a million people Who couldn't get food, Water, Gas, Heat Or e-mail It's 2022 - A year of economic depression Some believe that the answer Lies in Artificial Intelligence Human-like robots THAT CAN THINK And spectacles that are voice-activated to give you the news on the go It's 2022 A year of the Church of Natural Humans Who believe that technology Is the tool of Lucifer And are prepared TO KILL EVERYONE Who dares to support Artificial Intelligence As they have no right To play GOD In between, there's David Brown, son of the man who has been vilified for creating the virus, but after receiving a delayed transmission e-mail from his late father, David now thinks otherwise. David has a unique talent when it comes to AI, and once he sets his mind to proving his father's innocence, he stirs up the vipers on both sides, and the result is an action-packed, page-turning read. The dialogue doesn't always flow smoothly and the female characters are sometimes (ahem) overly developed, but these are minor hiccups in an otherwise well crafted story that may yet prove to be prophetic. Amanda Richards, June 7, 2008 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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'We have met our enemy and that enemy is us',
By Grady Harp - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Unholy Domain (Hardcover)
Dan Ronco probably didn't realize when he was writing this very excellent 'sci-fi thriller' that within months of it's writing the world would be in the crisis in which we now find ourselves. Ronco's latest UNHOLY DOMAIN may not be about the financial state of the world, but reading his sensitive (terrifyingly sensitive!) insight into the world of computers and their use and abuse and the resultant responses to the people of the universe when a deadly virus 'disconnects' our main means of communication and livelihood draws some pertinent analogies.UNHOLY DOMAIN pits technology against religion, good against evil, and vengeance against discovery of truth The story is tightly woven by a man with a depth of expertise in computer knowledge, a fact that prevents us from dismissing the sci-fi classification: it all seems far too real. Summarizing the story line well would take more space than is allowed by the new review system here, but suffice it to say that for a fast paced fascinating read, there are few books out there that whisk the reader away on as exciting journey as this very well written book. Dan Ronco will be around for a long time with novels of this caliber. Grady Harp, October 08 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chilling, Violent, Ultra-realistic - the best techno novel in years,
By Art Tirrell - "The Vitaman Effect" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Unholy Domain (Hardcover)
It's 2020. The Church of Natural Humans has condemned all technology and its army is conducting open warfare against the "technos," who it sees as the devil incarnate. After a devastating virus named Peacemaker knocked out the net and almost destroyed the world economy, the world's governments have outlawed the development and distribution of technology, creating a huge black market which is now run by powerful mobsters.Into this violent climate comes David Brown, son of the notorious creator of Peacemaker. When David, who's been raised hating his father, receives a time-delayed e-mail from the man proclaiming his innocence, he knows he must investigate. Unfortunately for David, it's an investigation those who know the truth will do anything to stop. A tight, tense, fast-paced knockout of a novel, Unholy Domain chronicles a pivotal moment in the future; the first true blending of man and computer. It's a great read. Highest recommendation. Art Tirrell is the author of "The Secret Ever Keeps" a dashing adventure novel set on the shores of Lake Ontario. "Simply put...the best underwater scenes I've ever read." - reviewer Meg Westley. |
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