Electron: A Cyber Thriller

by Gary Naiman, Virtual Voice (Narrator)

In 1952, a primitive UNIVAC computer successfully predicted the winner of the Eisenhower vs. Stevenson presidential election. In the years since, computers have accurately predicted election winners from tiny samples of incoming votes, or have they gone further?

A professor of cyber security is thrust into a 30 year conspiracy threatening our most precious freedom, our right to elect our leaders. With powerful forces committed to stopping him, Dr. Jonas Larson must overcome his embittered military past to fight a final battle for the nation he still loves.

Gary Naiman has written nineteen novels. One of his books P.P.M. is being considered for a motion picture.

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“The story is complex and had multiple layers and each layer defining different characteristics of the previously known characters. Though it is fiction, Larson’s story as a brilliant academic computer specialist who is confronted with very real problems, all of the sudden, is very credible. Thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns and premise of the story.” (S.A.Krishnan 8/9/20-Goodreads)

“The book is about the most modern thing one can imagine – the electronic voting system and the ways to manipulate it. The book reads like a detailed movie script, which could easily compete with the Jack Ryan there is a genius programmer chased by assassins; there are political intrigues solidly based on financial interests; there are simultaneous terrorist attacks and a terrible computer virus. I hope Netflix or companies alike discover “Electron” as a promising material for their production.” (Anzelika Meyer-Germany-12/27/25)

“A gripping techno-thriller that delves into the dark side of technology and its potential impact on democracy. The book raises unsettling questions about the trustworthiness of technology in our political processes, making it a compelling read for fans of political thrillers and speculative fiction. Overall, Electron is a well-crafted story that explores the intersection of technology, politics, and power, leaving readers to ponder the real-world implications long after the last page.” (J. Brown –UK- 9/24)

“Jonas is a strong character. He's brilliant and haunted. The book contains elements of voter fraud and the industrial/military complex. It's tense throughout. I highly recommend this book.” (SS-8/24)

"The hope of electronic voting was that it could not be messed with. The truth is that there is no more transparency in the jungle of "black box" code than there is in shouting out your vote when called. This novel takes that what-if to its logical and chilling conclusion with humor and verve. The characters are engaging and the plot credible. Much recommended." (W.C. Boutwell)

"Well written, but most important is the possibility the book's fictitious company may actually exist. If one company controls the majority of our vote, the author might be taking us beyond fiction." (LC)

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Published July 18, 2025

About the author

Gary Naiman's best-selling novels include Storm Rising, Heartland, Electron, The Warriors, The Battle, P.P.M., Omega, The Response, From the Void, White Tiger, Robo Sapiens, From the Depths, Vengeance is Mine, and Collision. Their themes range from political thrillers to science fiction and horror. One of his books, P.P.M., is being considered for a motion picture. Gary's background includes twenty years at Paramount Pictures where he worked with a team of creative professionals developing the first CGI and Virtual Reality applications. Before that, he was involved in classified projects within the chemical, pharmaceutical, and weapons industries which provide fertile ground for several of his books. "I want to write a good story, but there must be something more, something to ignite us. My message is simple, we are one race, a human race, and our survival depends on it." Gary lives in Southern California where he has completed his fourteenth novel, Collision.