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Hypnos
What if the unthinkable became a reality? What if technology could be used against you? A software program has been stolen from the digital vaults of the CIA. It is capable of bridging the gap between A.I. and human consciousness, making a person do whatever the controller wants, creating a potentially terrifying new world. The organisation responsible has racist, right-wing views and a perverted desire to reduce population growth by culling it using the software. Only the rich and the powerful can be part of Asclepius. The software is uploaded to the brain via eye movement using a smartphone, leaving open the possibility for entire countries to be controlled remotely. Alex Brown, newly-appointed to the B5 Intelligence cell of British intelligence while hunting for the serial killer Dale Broc who has kidnapped her daughter, has been assigned to the case and now has to choose. Will she save the country or her daughter? Hypnos is the second novel in the Alex Brown series. Author Jon Biddle brings extensive medical knowledge coupled with military and law enforcement experience that combines to produce an exciting sequel to The Harvester.
334 pages, Paperback
Published March 10, 2020
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June 22, 2021
Could not stop reading!
Had to remember to breathe. The story was fast paced kept me looking forward to the next chapter and the next and next. Stayed up until 4:00am to finish. Haven’t done that in a long time. Fascinating story line and believable characters that are creative and resilient. This is a great book to take on a weekend retreat - just you and the book. Treat yourself!
Had to remember to breathe. The story was fast paced kept me looking forward to the next chapter and the next and next. Stayed up until 4:00am to finish. Haven’t done that in a long time. Fascinating story line and believable characters that are creative and resilient. This is a great book to take on a weekend retreat - just you and the book. Treat yourself!
March 16, 2022
Not as good as the first in the series but still worth reading, I hope the third one is better.
May 12, 2020
My Thoughts:
The Cover:
I definitely didn't choose this book based on the cover. I really don't like it at all. I am not sure if I missed something and I guess blood is pertinent to the story, but not sure about the needle.
The Plot:
Hypnos was an amazing story about a terrorist attack on the world essentially. Over population is a subject that is getting more and more prevalent, but a secret organization decides to take matters into their own hands. The story flows really well, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat.
The Characters:
All of our characters are very well written with interesting backstories. Jamal is one of my favorites with his kickass smarts and the technology to match. The fail safes that he puts in place to protect himself are absolutely mind-blowing. Our pair of detectives, Mr. Bloodstone and Alex Brown are a pretty kickass team on their own, although Alex really didn't become near and dear to me. I know she was going through some stuff in her life with her daughter and then her husband as a direct result, and she is also put through the wringer in this story, but she just seems to kinda float along.
Was it worth Reading?:
Absolutely! Hypnos is a great story that keeps you reading late into the night. It has that horror factor where you just can't look away. I am looking forward to reading Jon Biddle's other books, but right now I highly recommend Hypnos and give it 5 out of 5 crossbows.
The Cover:
I definitely didn't choose this book based on the cover. I really don't like it at all. I am not sure if I missed something and I guess blood is pertinent to the story, but not sure about the needle.
The Plot:
Hypnos was an amazing story about a terrorist attack on the world essentially. Over population is a subject that is getting more and more prevalent, but a secret organization decides to take matters into their own hands. The story flows really well, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat.
The Characters:
All of our characters are very well written with interesting backstories. Jamal is one of my favorites with his kickass smarts and the technology to match. The fail safes that he puts in place to protect himself are absolutely mind-blowing. Our pair of detectives, Mr. Bloodstone and Alex Brown are a pretty kickass team on their own, although Alex really didn't become near and dear to me. I know she was going through some stuff in her life with her daughter and then her husband as a direct result, and she is also put through the wringer in this story, but she just seems to kinda float along.
Was it worth Reading?:
Absolutely! Hypnos is a great story that keeps you reading late into the night. It has that horror factor where you just can't look away. I am looking forward to reading Jon Biddle's other books, but right now I highly recommend Hypnos and give it 5 out of 5 crossbows.
September 16, 2020
Having not read the first book – The Harvester – first, I was slightly unsure if I would be able to follow Hypnos easily, but I shouldn’t have worried at all.
Now I’ll be honest, Hypnos at first didn’t really sound like my genre of reading. While I love reading crime and thrillers, this one did seem a little out there. But I decided that I would give it a go, because how often do we actually get a female intelligence officer as the main protagonist? All I can say is I’m a convert.
Read my full review at https://lifewithktkinnes.com/hypnos/
Now I’ll be honest, Hypnos at first didn’t really sound like my genre of reading. While I love reading crime and thrillers, this one did seem a little out there. But I decided that I would give it a go, because how often do we actually get a female intelligence officer as the main protagonist? All I can say is I’m a convert.
Read my full review at https://lifewithktkinnes.com/hypnos/
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