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7G
In the near future, Smartphones will be obsolete. Instead, technological innovations provide virtual computer screens for texting, surfing the Internet, or reading an ebook on lenses worn directly over the eye. With the upcoming conversion to 7G Network allowing instantaneous optical and audio recording, limitless military and civilian applications abound. Yet an unexpected programming glitch proves fatal, spelling disaster for the nation. In the aftermath of 7G, the fates of college sophomore Erik Weber and submariner Alyssa Kensington entwine. Will they escape and manage to survive in a crippled world?
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2011
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Debbie Kump
14 books12 followersAfter graduating from Cornell University with degrees in Biology and Education, Debbie Kump taught middle and high school science in Maui, Seattle, and the Twin Cities and worked as a marine naturalist aboard a whale watch/snorkel cruise. Debbie lives in Minnesota with her husband, two sons, and three Siberian huskies. She especially enjoys writing early each morning; coaching youth soccer, hockey, lacrosse, and baseball; and dogsledding her kids to school. For more information, please visit her website: http://sites.google.com/site/debbieku...
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April 16, 2025
Very good storyline.
Very good storyline. I hope their is a follow up on the story. Looking forward to the next one soon.
Very good storyline. I hope their is a follow up on the story. Looking forward to the next one soon.
August 31, 2013
7G – Debbie Kump
3 Stars.
The world has moved on a little and technology has taken a big step forward. People have a digital programme directly into their mind. It comes in the form of a contact lens type devise where people can download information directly from the net, it’s known as DOTS. It is a normal piece of equipment for nearly everyone. The story starts just before there is the new upload to 7G. It is seen as just another upload but once it’s turned on everything changes with deadly consequences.
We follow Alyssa, a young woman who is stationed on a navy submarine testing out sonic technology. With a twist of fate she is ill and does not have her DOTS in when the upgrade is made. The other character we meet is Erik, who again does not have his DOTS at the time of the upgrade. Aylssa is stuck on a sub sinking to the bottom of the ocean with everyone else aboard is dead. Erik finds his girlfriend and little sister dead and tries to escape the carnage around him.
I’ve read about how technology can destroy the world before and Debbie has written it well. The characters are well defined and we see them face one trail after another. What stopped me enjoying it more was she went from Aylssa’s predicament and then the next chapter we are back on Erik and then Aylssa until they join up. It felt a little choppy but it was a good read.
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3 Stars.
The world has moved on a little and technology has taken a big step forward. People have a digital programme directly into their mind. It comes in the form of a contact lens type devise where people can download information directly from the net, it’s known as DOTS. It is a normal piece of equipment for nearly everyone. The story starts just before there is the new upload to 7G. It is seen as just another upload but once it’s turned on everything changes with deadly consequences.
We follow Alyssa, a young woman who is stationed on a navy submarine testing out sonic technology. With a twist of fate she is ill and does not have her DOTS in when the upgrade is made. The other character we meet is Erik, who again does not have his DOTS at the time of the upgrade. Aylssa is stuck on a sub sinking to the bottom of the ocean with everyone else aboard is dead. Erik finds his girlfriend and little sister dead and tries to escape the carnage around him.
I’ve read about how technology can destroy the world before and Debbie has written it well. The characters are well defined and we see them face one trail after another. What stopped me enjoying it more was she went from Aylssa’s predicament and then the next chapter we are back on Erik and then Aylssa until they join up. It felt a little choppy but it was a good read.
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August 26, 2016
The near-future technology portrayed in 7G is terrifyingly possible, as is the way people (don't) typically interact. You can see the decrease in face-to-face communication everywhere you go!
The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is because I finished it feeling frustrated that Kump didn't offer even a glimpse of how 7G affected the rest of the world and I wanted to know who did it. Maybe that was intentional - is there a sequel? Even a short story sequel would tie up the loose ends.
The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is because I finished it feeling frustrated that Kump didn't offer even a glimpse of how 7G affected the rest of the world and I wanted to know who did it. Maybe that was intentional - is there a sequel? Even a short story sequel would tie up the loose ends.
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August 25, 2011High-octane must-read thriller!
April 4, 2012
I was disappointed with the ending...
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