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2020: A Novel
by Kenneth StevenIn the tradition of 1984 and It Can't Happen Here, 2020 is a timely dystopian novel about a country divided, a terrorist attack, and an populist leader who promises he alone is the solution. In 2020, Britain is at a breaking point. Years of economic turmoil, bitter debates over immigration, anger at the political elites, and fears about the future have created a maelstrom, a dis-United Kingdom, with citizens tempted to find easy answers in demagoguery and isolationism. The country is a bomb waiting to explode. Then it does. A major terrorist attack targets a sleeper train traveling between Edinburgh and London, leaving a staggering number of dead and wounded. Investigators soon identify the culprits as a radicalized group of young British Muslims. Horrific images from the attack and speculation by the media fan worries about further terrorist acts and the danger of an enemy within. In the aftermath, two far right organizations join to create a new radical group called White Rose, promising to stand up for English values. An unproven leader vows thathe can fix the nation. As the nightmare unfolds, a myriad of voices-from across the social and political spectrum-offer wildly differing perspectives on the chaotic events . . . and unexpectedly reveal modern Britain’s soul with 20/20 acuity. Thoughtful, compassionate, and provocative, Kenneth Steven’s 2020 is a parable for our times.
The 2020 Commission Report on the North Korean Nuclear Attacks Against the United States: A Speculative Novel
by Jeffrey LewisThis &“brilliantly conceived&” novel imagines a devastating nuclear attack on America and the official government report of the calamity (Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation and Command and Control). &“The skies over the Korean Peninsula on March 21, 2020, were clear and blue.&” So begins this sobering report by the Commission on the Nuclear Attacks against the United States, established by Congress and President Donald J. Trump to investigate the horrific events of the following three days. An independent, bipartisan panel led by nuclear expert Jeffrey Lewis, the commission was charged with finding and reporting the relevant facts, investigating how the nuclear war began, and determining whether our government was adequately prepared. Did President Trump and his advisers understand North Korean views about nuclear weapons? Did the tragic milestones of that fateful month—North Korea's accidental shoot-down of Air Busan flight 411, the retaliatory strike by South Korea, and the tweet that triggered vastly more carnage—inevitably lead to war? Or did America&’s leaders have the opportunity to avert the greatest calamity in the history of our nation? Answering these questions will not bring back the lives lost in March, 2020. It will not rebuild New York, Washington, or the other cities reduced to rubble. But at the very least, it might prevent a tragedy of this magnitude from occurring again. It is this hope that inspired The 2020 Commission Report. &“I couldn&’t put the book down, reading most of it in the course of one increasingly intense evening. If fear of nuclear war is going to keep you up at night, at least it can be a page-turner.&”—New Scientist
2020. La Revelación
by Raquel Pagno Sandy LuftLa científica Jéssica Salles no paraba de quitarle dolor, aún más después de que su descubrimiento fue anunciado como mérito de su ex profesor. No era fácil admitir que la academia de ciencias la ignoraba. Sólo el padre Victor, escurrido por Cornelio de los laboratorios de la USP, demostró interés en sus investigaciones. Se convirtieron en amigos, hasta que Victor fue atacado, casi perdiendo la vida. La policía relacionó el golpe a otros asesinatos. Pero, ¿por qué sobrevivió? De repente la vida de Jessica estaba de cabeza hacia abajo. Victor le confería una misión: viajar a El Salvador, conocer el centro de investigaciones LAP, y encontrar al científico Eduardo Miller, que le revelaría toda la verdad sobre las profecías. Pero antes de que Miller pudiera darle explicaciones, la naturaleza mostrara su furia ... Ahora ella necesitaba llegar al legendario templo maya y ayudar al escogido en su misión. El futuro de toda la humanidad estaba en sus manos. ¡Si falla, todos van a morrir!
2020 - The Revelation
by Raquel Pagno Andréa Dos SantosThe scientist Jessica Salles didn't stop complaining, especially after her discovery was announced as the merit of her former teacher. It was not easy to admit that the science academy had ignored her. Only Father Victor, expulsed by Cornelio from the USP laboratories, had shown interest in her research. They became friends until Victor was attacked, almost losing his life. Police had linked the beating to other murders. But why had he survived? Suddenly Jessica's life was upside down. Victor had given her a mission: to travel to El Salvador, meet the ARL research centre, and find scientist Eduardo Miller, who would reveal to her the whole truth about the prophecies. But before Miller could give her explanations, nature had shown its fury... Now she needed to reach the legendary Mayan temple and help the chosen one in his mission. The future of all mankind is in her hands. If she fails, everyone will die!
2020 Top Ten Gay Romance (Top Ten Gay Romance #7)
by Elizabeth Noble J. M. Snyder Jl Merrow Kris T. Bethke Shawn Lane Nell Iris K. L. Noone Amanda Meuwissen Ofelia Gränd Marco May K. S. Murphy2020 Top Ten Gay Romance brings together the best-selling short stories published by JMS Books that year.From first love to true love, from submission to sensual, from heat to sweet and everything in between, the couples in these stories are sure to keep you turning the pages as you fall in love with them.With stories by Kris T. Bethke, Ofelia Gränd, Nell Iris, Shawn Lane, Marco May, J.L. Merrow, Amanda Meuwissen, K.S. Murphy, Elizabeth Noble, and K.L. Noone, this head-over-heels collection goes beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there’s an ending for everyone in here!Contains the stories: Once and Floral by Kris T. Bethke, Turning Wood by Ofelia Gränd, Always You by Nell Iris, A Thankful Heart by Shawn Lane, The Sir by Marco May, The King's Honour by J.L. Merrow, The Immaculate Marlow King by Amanda Meuwissen, Pretend You Are for Five More Minutes by K.S. Murphy, The Freedom of Submission by Elizabeth Noble, and A Demon for Forever by K.L. Noone.
The 2021 Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology: A Selection of the Shortlist (The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology #2021)
by Edited by Souvankham ThammavongsaThe prestigious and highly anticipated annual anthology of the best Canadian and international poetry from the shortlist of the 2021 Griffin Poetry Prize.Each year, the best books of poetry published in English internationally and in Canada are honoured with the Griffin Poetry Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious and richest literary awards. Since 2001, this annual prize has tremendously spurred interest in and recognition of poetry, focusing worldwide attention on the formidable talent of poets writing in English and works in translation. Annually, The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology features the work of the extraordinary poets shortlisted for the awards and introduces us to some of the finest poems in their collections.
2021 Top Ten Gay Romance (Top Ten Gay Romance #8)
by J. M. Snyder Jamie Craig Holly Day Pat Henshaw Kris T. Bethke Wayne Mansfield Shawn Lane A. C. Katt Nell Iris K. L. Noone Ofelia Gränd2021 Top Ten Gay Romance brings together the best-selling short stories published by JMS Books that year.From first love to true love, from submission to sensual, from heat to sweet and everything in between, the couples in these stories are sure to keep you turning the pages as you fall in love with them.With stories by Kris T. Bethke, Jamie Craig, Holly Day, Ofelia Gränd, Pat Henshaw, Nell Iris, A.C. Katt, Shawn Lane, Wayne Mansfield, and K.L. Noone, this head-over-heels collection goes beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there’s an ending for everyone in here!Contains the stories: Gingerbread and Good Tidings by Kris T. Bethke, First and Always by Jamie Craig, Blown Away by Holly Day, Kisses and Cabins by Ofelia Gränd, A Kiss in Time by Pat Henshaw, Wake Him with a Kiss by Nell Iris, A Permanent Arrangement by A.C. Katt, Holly Jolly by Shawn Lane, Ugly by Wayne Mansfield, and Cinnamon and Strawberries by K.L. Noone.
The 2022 Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology: A Selection of the Shortlist (The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology)
by Edited by Adam DickinsonThe prestigious and highly anticipated annual anthology of the best Canadian and international poetry from the 2022 Griffin Poetry Prize shortlist. Each year, the best books of poetry published in Canada and internationally in English are honoured with the Griffin Poetry Prize, one of the world’s richest literary awards. Since 2001, this annual prize has spurred interest in and recognition of poetry, focusing worldwide attention on the formidable talent of poets.The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology features the work of extraordinary poets shortlisted for the awards and introduces us to some of the finest poems from their collections. Featuring works from shortlisted poets Sharon Dolin, Gemma Gorga, Douglas Kearney, Ali Kinsella, Dzvinia Orlowsky, Natalka Bilotserkivets, Ed Roberson, David Bradford, Liz Howard, and Tolu Oloruntoba.
2022 Top Ten Gay Romance (Top Ten Gay Romance #9)
by J. M. Snyder Holly Day Tinnean Sarah Hadley Brook Nell Iris Amy Spector K. L. Noone Ofelia Gränd Ellie Thomas K. S. Murphy Hannah Morse2022 Top Ten Gay Romance brings together the best-selling short stories published by JMS Books that year.From first love to true love, from submission to sensual, from heat to sweet and everything in between, the couples in these stories are sure to keep you turning the pages as you fall in love with them.With stories by Sarah Hadley Brook, Holly Day, Ofelia Gränd, Nell Iris, Hannah Morse, K.S. Murphy, K.L. Noone, Amy Spector, Ellie Thomas, and Tinnean, this head-over-heels collection goes beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there’s an ending for everyone in here!Contains the stories: Found in the Storm by Sarah Hadley Brook, The Wingman by Holly Day, The Ruby Tooth by Ofelia Gränd, Secrets on a Train by Nell Iris, Hatch by Hannah Morse, Trust with Glittering Eyes by K.S. Murphy, The Snails of Dun Nas by K.L. Noone, How to Cheat at Dirty Santa by Amy Spector, The Thrill of the Chase by Ellie Thomas, and Twelve Desserts by Tinnean.
The 2023 Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology: A Selection of the Shortlist (The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology)
by Robyn Creswell; Ada Limon; Susan Musgrave; Roger Reeves; Ocean Vuong; Gregory Scofield Nicole LambeThe prestigious and highly anticipated annual anthology of the best poetry from the shortlist of the 2023 Griffin Poetry Prize. Each year, the best books of poetry published in English are honoured with the Griffin Poetry Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious and richest literary awards. Since 2001, this annual prize has tremendously spurred interest in and recognition of poetry, focusing worldwide attention on the formidable talent of poets writing in English and works in translation. Annually, The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology features the work of the extraordinary poets shortlisted for the awards and introduces us to some of the finest poems in their collections. Featuring works from shortlisted poets Robyn Creswell, Iman Mersal, Ada Limón, Susan Musgrave, Roger Reeves, and Ocean Vuong.
2023 Top Ten Gay Romance (Top Ten Gay Romance #10)
by J. M. Snyder Holly Day Charles Payseur Shawn Lane Nell Iris K. L. Noone Mere Rain Ellie Thomas Eve Morton T. J. Blackley Glenn Quigley2023 Top Ten Gay Romance brings together the best-selling short stories published by JMS Books that year.From first love to true love, from submission to sensual, from heat to sweet and everything in between, the couples in these stories are sure to keep you turning the pages as you fall in love with them.With stories by T.J. Blackley, Holly Day, Nell Iris, Shawn Lane, Eve Morton, K.L. Noone, Charles Payseur, Glenn Quigley, Mere Rain, and Ellie Thomas, this head-over-heels collection goes beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there’s an ending for everyone in here!Contains the stories: The Wedding by T.J. Blackley, Saved by the Bear by Holly Day, After Marcus by Nell Iris, Loving the Boss by Shawn Lane, My Roommate Kyle by Eve Morton, December Beginnings by K.L. Noone, Fieldwork by Charles Payseur, The Great Santa Showdown by Glenn Quigley, Nice and Vicious by Mere Rain, and A Christmas Engagement by Ellie Thomas.
2024
by Anna K. FrancoEl mundo entero se derrumba para Mike y Kate; separados, cautivos, y con un instinto de supervivencia que por momentos fluctúa, deberán enfrentar la desaparición de todo lo que les es querido, y caer tan bajo que incluso matar o dejar morir se vuelve una opción cotidiana. <P><P>Campos de concentración, drogas experimentales, armas biológicas y el mismísimo Apocalipsis se desatan en este atrapante final de saga, que convoca todos los horrores de la Tercera Guerra Mundial, sin dejar de lado la complejidad de las emociones humanas.
2024 Top Ten Gay Romance
by J. M. Snyder2024 Top Ten Gay Romance brings together the best-selling short stories published by JMS Books that year.From first love to true love, from submission to sensual, from heat to sweet and everything in between, the couples in these stories are sure to keep you turning the pages as you fall in love with them.With stories by Alexandra Caluen, Holly Day, Nell Iris, Shawn Lane, K.L. Noone, Mere Rain, Ellie Thomas, Alexander Verlangen, Alex Winters, and Patrick Bryce Wright, this head-over-heels collection goes beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there’s an ending for everyone in here!Contains the stories: Empty Shelves, Full Hearts by Alexandra Caluen, The Snaccident by Holly Day, Snowstorm Confessions by Nell Iris, Glad Tidings by Shawn Lane, Midwinter Music by K.L. Noone, Three Wishes and a Miracle by Mere Rain, The Way Home by Ellie Thomas, Roses, Romps, and Romance by Alexander Verlangen, The Do Over by Alex Winters, and A New Season of Intimacy by Patrick Bryce Wright.
2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America
by Albert BrooksJune 12, 2030 started out like any other day in memory -- and by then, memories were long. Since cancer had been cured fifteen years before, America's population was aging rapidly. That sounds like good news, but consider this: millions of baby boomers, with a big natural predator picked off, were sucking dry benefits and resources that were never meant to hold them into their eighties and beyond. Young people around the country simmered with resentment toward "the olds" and anger at the treadmill they could never get off of just to maintain their parents' entitlement programs. But on that June 12th, everything changed: a massive earthquake devastated Los Angeles, and the government, always teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, was unable to respond. The fallout from the earthquake sets in motion a sweeping novel of ideas that pits national hope for the future against assurances from the past and is peopled by a memorable cast of refugees and billionaires, presidents and revolutionaries, all struggling to find their way. In 2030, the author's all-too-believable imagining of where today's challenges could lead us tomorrow makes gripping and thought-provoking reading.
2030
by Dani Gove2030 es un cóctel apocalíptico que repasa, desde el humor y la sátira, nuestra evolución como especie en un futuro próximo. En 2030... ¿Podremos clonarnos para echar las horas extras del curro? ¿Mantendremos relaciones sexuales con robots aspiradores? ¿Lograremos detener el avance del cambio climático? ¿Habrán dejado por fin de hacer pelis de superhéroes? ¿Dónde están esos malditos coches voladores?
2034: A Novel of the Next World War
by Elliot Ackerman Admiral James StavridisFrom two former military officers and award-winning authors, a chillingly authentic geopolitical thriller that imagines a naval clash between the US and China in the South China Sea in 2034--and the path from there to a nightmarish global conflagration. <P><P>On March 12, 2034, US Navy Commodore Sarah Hunt is on the bridge of her flagship, the guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones, conducting a routine freedom of navigation patrol in the South China Sea when her ship detects an unflagged trawler in clear distress, smoke billowing from its bridge. On that same day, US Marine aviator Major Chris "Wedge" Mitchell is flying an F35E Lightning over the Strait of Hormuz, testing a new stealth technology as he flirts with Iranian airspace. By the end of that day, Wedge will be an Iranian prisoner, and Sarah Hunt's destroyer will lie at the bottom of the sea, sunk by the Chinese Navy. Iran and China have clearly coordinated their moves, which involve the use of powerful new forms of cyber weaponry that render US ships and planes defenseless. In a single day, America's faith in its military's strategic pre-eminence is in tatters. A new, terrifying era is at hand. <P><P>So begins a disturbingly plausible work of speculative fiction, co-authored by an award-winning novelist and decorated Marine veteran and the former commander of NATO, a legendary admiral who has spent much of his career strategically outmaneuvering America's most tenacious adversaries. Written with a powerful blend of geopolitical sophistication and human empathy, 2034 takes us inside the minds of a global cast of characters--Americans, Chinese, Iranians, Russians, Indians--as a series of arrogant miscalculations on all sides leads the world into an intensifying international storm. In the end, China and the United States will have paid a staggering cost, one that forever alters the global balance of power. Everything in 2034 is an imaginative extrapolation from present-day facts on the ground combined with the authors' years working at the highest and most classified levels of national security. Sometimes it takes a brilliant work of fiction to illuminate the most dire of warnings: 2034 is all too close at hand, and this cautionary tale presents the reader a dark yet possible future that we must do all we can to avoid. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
204 Rosewood Lane
by Debbie MacomberOlivia LockhartCedar Cove, WashingtonDear Reader,If you've been to Cedar Cove before, you've probably met my friend Grace Sherman. You can usually find her at home-she lives at 204 Rosewood Lane-or at the public library, where she works. Like me, she grew up in this town and she's raised two daughters here. But did you hear that about six months ago, her husband disappeared? Just...disappeared. Where's Dan? Why did he go? Who's he with? Will Grace ever find out?I hope that all of us, her family and friends, are bringing her comfort during this difficult time. Comfort and a sense of shelter. I'm continually reminded that life can and does go on. For instance, everyone's been discussing weddings and babies lately. Justine, my daughter, rather impulsively got married a little while ago. Grace's daughter Kelly recently had a baby. Unfortunately, she refuses to accept that Dan might not return to see his first grandchild. Grace's older daughter, Maryellen, is more realistic. Grace thinks she's seeing a new man but for some reason won't say who it is.Then there's Jack Griffin, our local newspaper editor, the man I've been seeing. And...well, I have lots to tell you. Come on over and we'll talk!Olivia
204 Rosewood Lane (Cedar Cove #2)
by Debbie MacomberLove always finds a way in this heartwarming second installment in the Cedar Cove series, only from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie MacomberJudge Olivia Lockhart’s plate is full. Her hometown of Cedar Cove is the kind of community that’s always relied on each other for support, but lately it seems everybody needs somebody to lean on, especially Olivia’s best friend, Grace Sherman, whose husband disappeared six months prior. Thirty-five years together, then—just gone. Moving forward without closure is hardly ideal, but for librarian Grace, it may be time to start a new chapter.For Olivia, helping her good friend start over is just the beginning. There are enough marriages, separations, and babies being born in Cedar Cover to keep anyone on their toes. And when Olivia’s ex-husband makes it clear he wants her back, it throws a serious wrench at her on-again, off-again relationship with newspaper editor Jack Griffin. Sometimes the right path isn’t always clear, but finding the courage to follow your heart will lead you right where you belong.Previously published
2043
by Edward M WolfeUn nuovo governo nasce in America sulle ceneri di un devastante dopoguerra civile, fatto di attacchi biologici e nucleari. Con la popolazione fortemente ridotta, ma la tecnologia e le infrastrutture ancora intatte, l'amministratore rimodella la struttura economica e sociale della nuova America che nasce dalle ceneri della vecchia. Concetti obsoleti e pieni di errori come libertà e privacy vengono sostituiti con ideali progressisti di uguaglianza e sicurezza. Coppie di ufficiali dell'Equality Enforcement Corps pattugliano le strade e i droni della EEC volano non troppo in alto sopra di loro. I criminali violenti sono considerati irredimibili e vengono esiliati. Entro l'anno 2043, il prossimo obiettivo è identificare i giovani cittadini attualmente rispettosi della legge che hanno il potenziale per diventare i criminali e i sociopatici di domani. Il Dr. Fielding del dipartimento per le pari opportunità ritiene che se possono essere identificati, possono essere riparati. Inizia con quattro adolescenti...
2043 A.D.
by Edward M WolfeUn nuevo gobierno surge en una América de posguerra asolada por la guerra civil y los ataques biológicos y nucleares. Con la población muy reducida, pero la tecnología y la infraestructura aún intactas, el Administrador reestructura la estructura económica y social de la nueva América que surge de las cenizas de la antigua. Conceptos anticuados y cargados de fallos como la libertad y la privacidad son sustituidos por los ideales progresistas de igualdad y seguridad. Parejas de agentes del Equality Enforcement Corps patrullan las calles, y los drones del EEC vuelan no muy alto sobre ellas. Los delincuentes violentos son considerados irredentos y son exiliados. Para el año 2043, el siguiente objetivo es identificar a los jóvenes ciudadanos que actualmente respetan la ley y que tienen el potencial de convertirse en los criminales y sociópatas del mañana. El Dr. Fielding, del Departamento de Igualdad de Oportunidades, cree que si se les puede identificar, se les puede curar. Comienza con cuatro adolescentes...
2043 A.D.
by Edward M WolfeUn nouveau gouvernement surgit dans une Amérique de l'après-guerre ravagée par la Guerre Civile, biologiques et nucléaires. Avec une population fortement en déclin, mais une technologie et des infrastructures intactes, l'Administrateur remodèle la structure économique et sociale de la nouvelle Amérique qui renaît des cendres de l'ancienne. Des concepts obsolètes et erronés comme la liberté et la vie privée sont remplacés par les idéaux progressistes d'égalité et de sécurité. Des officiers de l'Equality Enforcement Corps patrouillent dans les rues, et les drones de l'EEC volent pas trop haut au-dessus d'eux. Les criminels violents sont réputés irrécupérables et sont exilés. D'ici 2043, le prochain objectif est d'identifier les jeunes citoyens actuellement respectueux des lois qui ont le potentiel de devenir les criminels et les sociopathes de demain. Le Docteur Fielding du Departement of Equality Opportunity estime que s'ils peuvent être identifiés, ils peuvent être corrigés. Il commence avec quatre adolescents...
2043 n. Chr.: Die Rückkehr von Big Brother
by Edward M WolfeEine neue Regierung entsteht in einem Nachkriegsamerika, das von Bürgerkrieg, biologischen und nuklearen Angriffen heimgesucht wird. Da die Bevölkerung stark reduziert ist, aber Technologie und Infrastruktur noch intakt sind, gestaltet der Administrator die wirtschaftliche und soziale Struktur des neuen Amerikas, das aus der Asche des alten entsteht, neu. Veraltete und fehlerbehaftete Konzepte wie Freiheit und Privatsphäre werden durch die fortschrittlichen Ideale von Gleichheit und Sicherheit ersetzt. Paare von Beamten des Equality Enforcement Corps patrouillieren auf den Straßen, und EEC-Drohnen fliegen nicht zu hoch über ihnen. Gewaltverbrecher gelten als uneinlösbar und werden ins Exil geschickt. Bis zum Jahr 2043 besteht das nächste Ziel darin, derzeit gesetzestreue junge Bürger zu identifizieren, die das Potenzial haben, die Kriminellen und Soziopathen von morgen zu werden. Dr. Fielding von der Abteilung für Chancengleichheit glaubt, dass, wenn sie identifiziert werden können, sie repariert werden können. Er beginnt mit vier Teenagern...
2047
by A. A. CaddyNatasha, raised in an orphanage in Hiroshima, has always been searching for the truth about her past. But when she becomes one of two female commanders on a space lab tracking two massive asteroids, she finds herself in the middle of a mystery that threatens to end life as we know it. With the Earth on the brink of destruction, everyday objects are appearing in the strangest places – over 250,000 years old, and seemingly out of time. From digital watches in museums to modern spectacles in ancient Egyptian digs, something is not right. And as the asteroids change direction, heading straight for the planet, a third, massive, metallic sphere appears. Will Natasha and the team be able to stop the impending extinction event, or will the Earth be lost forever?
2053: Volume One of the New Life Trilogy
by William ToddThe novel 2053 is the first volume of the New Life trilogy. This book sets the scene for science fiction sequels. 2053 is a story of human frailty, endeavour and ambition with episodes of murder, sexual indiscretion and exploitation taking place in a futuristic world. The novel is quick paced with apparently unrelated events leading to the search for a mysterious girl. Parallel to the search, the story follows the preparedness of the spacecraft New Life.
2054: A Novel
by Elliot Ackerman Admiral James StavridisFrom the acclaimed authors of the runaway New York Times bestseller 2034 comes another explosive work of speculative fiction set twenty years further in the future, at a moment when a radical leap forward in artificial intelligence combines with America&’s violent partisan divide to create an existential threat to the country, and the worldIt is twenty years after the catastrophic war between the United States and China that brought down the old American political order. A new party has emerged in the US, one that&’s held power for over a decade. Efforts to cement its grip have resulted in mounting violent resistance. The American president has control of the media, but he is beginning to lose control of the streets. Many fear he&’ll stop at nothing to remain in the White House. Suddenly, he collapses in the middle of an address to the nation. After an initial flurry of misinformation, the administration reluctantly announces his death. A cover-up ensues, conspiracy theories abound, and the country descends into a new type of civil war.A handful of elite actors from the worlds of computer science, intelligence, and business have a fairly good idea what happened. All signs point to a profound breakthrough in AI, of which the remote assassination of an American president is hardly the most game-changing ramification. The trail leads to an outpost in the Amazon rainforest, the last known whereabouts of the tech visionary who predicted this breakthrough. As some of the world&’s great powers, old and new, state and nonstate alike, struggle to outmaneuver one another in this new Great Game of scientific discovery, the outcome becomes entangled with the fate of American democracy.Combining a deep understanding of AI, biotech, and the possibility of a coming Singularity, along with their signature geopolitical sophistication, Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis have once again written a visionary work. 2054 is a novel that reads like a thriller even as it demands that we consider the trajectory of our society and its potentially calamitous destination.