"[A] cutting-edge thrill ride through Silicon Valley spawns from a spiderweb of dark family secrets. Weiss’ story is strikingly original, artfully mixing classic mystery themes with modern technology. A must-read for thriller fans.” K. J. Howe, author of The Freedom Broker
Description
Twin brothers Ethan and Jack Stone have built the ultimate transparency app―Stalker―and it’s going to make them rich. But when Ethan’s girlfriend dumps him and his brother bails for their biggest competitor, Ethan is convinced they’ve run off together. Using Stalker to find out, he tracks them from Silicon Beach to Silicon Valley, and the secret it reveals is even more twisted than he imagined, forcing him to rethink everything he had believed regarding privacy, freedom, and trust. A poignant and timely novel, The Second Son deftly asks how far is too far when it comes to business, romance, and the integration of technology into every aspect of our lives.
Praise
"[A] cutting-edge thrill ride through Silicon Valley spawns from a spiderweb of dark family secrets. Weiss’ story is strikingly original, artfully mixing classic mystery themes with modern technology. A must-read for thriller fans.” K. J. Howe, author of The Freedom Broker
“A techno thriller with a heart of gold…Weiss delivers more twists than Highway 1 through Big Sur. The fast-paced plot and interesting cast of characters make The Second Son the perfect beach read.” S. W. Lauden, author of the Greg Salem punk rock PI series
“That rare novel that hooks you with the first line and never lets go…One of the best thrillers of the year!” John Gilstrap, author of Scorpion Strike
“A riveting, cleverly plotted thriller for the modern age, The Second Son combines action, intrigue, and romance against the vivid backdrop of colorful California culture. Readers will keep turning the pages late into the night.” A. J. Banner, author of The Twilight Wife
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Release Date | August 14, 2018 |
| Release Date Machine | 1534204800 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense, Suspense, Technothrillers, Crime Thrillers, Psychological, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Author Bio
Martin Jay Weiss is an award-winning filmmaker who has worked extensively throughout North and South America, Eastern and Western Europe, and Southeast Asia—often sneaking away to scuba dive in remote locations. His screen adaption for The Alchemist Agenda won Amazon Studios’ best screenplay honor and the movie is on their active development slate where they have a deal with Warner Brothers. Weiss lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.
Narrator Bio
Andrew Eiden, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an actor and voice artist. He has been acting since the age of four, working at regional theaters including La Mirada Theatre, the Glendale Center Theatre, and the Pasadena Playhouse. He has starred in dozens of national commercials, guest-spotted on numerous television shows, and has been a series regular on three programs: Discovery Channel’s Outward Bound, Disney Channel’s Movie Surfers, and most notably ABC’s Complete Savages
Overview
Twin brothers Ethan and Jack Stone have built the ultimate transparency app―Stalker―and it’s going to make them rich. But when Ethan’s girlfriend dumps him and his brother bails for their biggest competitor, Ethan is convinced they’ve run off together. Using Stalker to find out, he tracks them from Silicon Beach to Silicon Valley, and the secret it reveals is even more twisted than he imagined, forcing him to rethink everything he had believed regarding privacy, freedom, and trust. A poignant and timely novel, The Second Son deftly asks how far is too far when it comes to business, romance, and the integration of technology into every aspect of our lives.
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