An edition of The age of the conglomerates (2008)

The age of the conglomerates

a novel of the future

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An edition of The age of the conglomerates (2008)

The age of the conglomerates

a novel of the future

1st ed.
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In a world where Big Brother runs amok, a powerful political party known as the Conglomerates has emerged, vowing to enforce economic martial law at any cost. In his enthralling debut, Nevins thrillingly chronicles a brave new world where one family struggles to survive.

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Publisher
Ballantine Books
Language
English
Pages
294

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The age of the conglomerates: a novel of the future
2008, Ballantine Books
in English - 1st ed.
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The Age of the Conglomerates
2008, Random House Publishing Group
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Edition Notes

Published in
New York
Genre
Fiction.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
813/.6
Library of Congress
PS3614.E558 A7 2008, PS3614.E558A7 2008

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.
Number of pages
294

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL16865225M
Internet Archive
ageofconglomera00nevi
ISBN 13
9780375503917
LCCN
2008021003
OCLC/WorldCat
191922889
Library Thing
5307039
Goodreads
3311701

Work Description

Now that they are in power, there are no more checks and balances. The Conglomerates, and their mysterious party chairman, have taken over everything and everyone. There is no one left to stop them.Forty years in the future, in a world where Big Brother runs amok, a powerful political party known as the Conglomerates has emerged, vowing to enforce economic martial law at any cost. Dr. Christine Salter, director of genetic development at a New York medical center, is in charge of "genetic contouring," the much-in-demand science of producing the ideal child. But Christine is increasingly troubled by odd events, including the strange disappearance of Gabriel Cruz, a co-worker for whom she has a developing affection, and the fact that her latest assignment--making the Conglomerate chairman more youthful through genetic engineering--is an especially dangerous task.As mandated by the Family Relief Act, Christine's grandparents are relocated to a government-designed community in the American Southwest, along with other Coots (the official term given to the elderly), who are considered an economic and social burden to family and society. But even in this cold, cruel age, the Conglomerates can only control so much. In his enthralling debut, Thomas Nevins thrillingly chronicles a brave new world where one family struggles to survive by keeping alive feelings of mercy, loyalty, and love. Praise for The Age of the Conglomerates:"Smart and exhilarating . . . a highly original debut novel, told in an exciting voice, that casts shades of Asimov."--Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Charlemagne PursuitFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

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