[bookshare-discuss] wishlist request
- From: "Marcus Williams" <marcus72@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:10:07 -0500
The Veiled Web by Catherine Asaro
Here is a synopsis of the book.
Catherine Asaro, author of the popular Skolian Empire series that combines hard
science with romance in the far future, explores new territory with The
Veiled Web. Set in 2010, this story combines romance, suspense, and
cutting-edge computer technology in a Moroccan setting.
Lucia del Mar, the heroine, is an internationally renowned dancer who is also
familiar with the latest in Internet technology. At a White House dinner she
meets Rashid al-Jazari, a Moroccan businessman who has created a hot new
virtual-reality suit and software that could revolutionize Web browsing. A
second
encounter ends up in an attempt to kidnap Rashid and Lucia, forcing them into
hiding at his family's Moroccan home. Here Lucia becomes steadily more attracted
to him, even as she chafes at the limitations placed on her as a woman in a
traditional Muslim household. She also begins to realize the implications of
his work, and how dangerous it could be in the wrong hands.
In this near-future thriller, Asaro considers what makes humans human and the
similarities between art and science, balancing ethical and religious beliefs
with scientific discoveries that open new possibilities. If you're intrigued by
artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and VR, you'll enjoy this one.
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Marcus Williams
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