Freedom (TM)

Daniel Suarez

Jan 2010 · Daemon Series Book 2 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

The New York Times bestseller Daemon unleashed a terrifying technological vision of an all-powerful, malicious computer program. Now, our world is the Daemon's world—unless someone stops it once and for all...

The Daemon is in absolute control, using an expanded network of shadowy operatives to tear apart civilization and build it anew. Even as civil war breaks out in the American Midwest in a wave of nightmarish violence, former detective Pete Sebeck—the Daemon's most powerful, though reluctant, operative—must lead a small band of enlightened humans in a movement designed to protect the new world order.  

But the private armies of global business are preparing to crush the Daemon once and for all. In a world of shattered loyalties, collapsing societies, and seemingly endless betrayal, the only thing worth fighting for may be nothing less than the freedom of all humankind.

Ratings and reviews

Meh... Daemon was longer but an easier read, it contained all the novel/cool ideas and was generally more interesting. This one was a drag, frankly. I lost interest somewhere after the first hundred pages. In any case: unnecessarily gory both of them for my taste. Characters are not believable, their humanity is missing. 2/5

Good sequel to the first book: not as strong (and at times a bit "cheesy") but still very engaging. I also enjoyed Suarez continuing building on the concept that in every revolution you will have good and evil on both sides

Definitely a good read though maybe a smidge less exciting than the first book. Not by much though and a strong ending.

About the author

Daniel Suarez is a New York Times bestselling author, TEDGlobal speaker, and former systems analyst. His unique brand of high-tech fiction explores the causes and impacts of rapid technological change. The author of seven novels, his latest, Critical Mass (second in the Delta-v series), is a realistic space-tech adventure depicting humanity's transition from a climate-imperiled, Earthbound civilization to one that utilizes resources and energy from space to secure a promising, sustainable future.