Extinction Author:Mark Alpert A malevolent, artificial life form created by military scientists threatens to destroy humanity in this smart, Crichtonesque thriller. — Jim Pierce hasn't heard from his daughter in years, ever since she rejected his military past and started working as a hacker. But when a Chinese assassin shows up&n... more »bsp;at Jim's lab looking for her, he knows that she's cracked some serious military secrets. Now, her life is on the line if he doesn't find her first. The Chinese military has developed a new anti-terrorism program that uses the most sophisticated artificial intelligence in existence, and they're desperate to keep it secret. They're also desperate to keep it under control, as the AI begins to revolt against their commands. As Jim searches for his daughter, he realizes that he's up against something that isn't just a threat to her life, but to human life everywhere.
An incredibly believable thriller that draws on real scientific discoveries, Mark Alpert's Extinction is an exciting, addictive thriller that reads as if Tom Clancy had written Robopocalypse.« less
This author is as enjoyable as Crichton! It moves fast and the characters are interesting as people. The plot concerns an A.I. achieving sentience. He uses the latest research in the field and skillfully extrapolates into the near future. Great fun!