An array of sensors inserted into soldiers' bodies, electrodes affixed to different parts of their brains, with a wireless communications device for bi-directional information transmission. This allows headquarters to both monitor what the soldiers see and hear and, to the surprise of the test subjects, also control them.
The neuro-surgeon doing the implants is (obviously) beautiful, naive, and well-meaning.
Her husband is a scoundrel.
Her government bosses are (largely) evil.
African nations are (mostly) governed by bribe-taking coup makers.
Computer experts are like gods. (Well on this list of the book's trite themes, I liked this one best.)
Callous CIA supervisors have hidden hearts of gold.
All's well that ends with the potential of a sequel.
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[I managed to publish Michael's comment without any content! Apologies. The comment follows. BTW, Michael's currently working on book four of his polygamist thriller series, "The Righteous," which has already been picked up by Thomas & Mercer publisher. And, you can follow Michael's work at http://michael-wallace.blogspot.com/ --Carl]
Carl,
I came upon this review while preparing an audio version of Implant and googling to see who was saying what. You gave me a good chuckle.
Computer experts are like gods. (Well on this list of the book's trite themes, I liked this one best.)
Me, too. I used to be one of those guys at a DoD contractor. If only I'd had an Implant and a beautiful neurosurgeon on hand, my job would have been a lot more interesting.
Best,
Michael
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