The Trigger

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Cover of the book The Trigger by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell, RosettaBooks
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell ISBN: 9780795325908
Publisher: RosettaBooks Publication: November 30, 2012
Imprint: RosettaBooks Language: English
Author: Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
ISBN: 9780795325908
Publisher: RosettaBooks
Publication: November 30, 2012
Imprint: RosettaBooks
Language: English

A “thought-provoking, suspenseful” political sci-fi thriller from the authors of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars: The Black Fleet Crisis (Library Journal).

In the near future, a team of scientists who intend to create an anti-gravity device inadvertently develop something far more powerful—a mechanism that can render guns and bombs virtually harmless. Their creation, “The Trigger,” causes nitrate-based bombs and explosives to detonate automatically. The idealistic scientists who envision the benevolent use of their great invention soon discover that even protective weaponry comes with its own moral trade-offs.

Soon, every faction of the gun industry is involved—politicians, manufacturers, lobbyist, military—and the scientists must fight to keep the weapon out of violent hands. While negotiating this tricky territory, they realize that not even those with the best intentions can be trusted. There are no easy answers in this thriller that “lend[s] the familiar issue of gun control new urgency and excitement” (Publishers Weekly).

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A “thought-provoking, suspenseful” political sci-fi thriller from the authors of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars: The Black Fleet Crisis (Library Journal).

In the near future, a team of scientists who intend to create an anti-gravity device inadvertently develop something far more powerful—a mechanism that can render guns and bombs virtually harmless. Their creation, “The Trigger,” causes nitrate-based bombs and explosives to detonate automatically. The idealistic scientists who envision the benevolent use of their great invention soon discover that even protective weaponry comes with its own moral trade-offs.

Soon, every faction of the gun industry is involved—politicians, manufacturers, lobbyist, military—and the scientists must fight to keep the weapon out of violent hands. While negotiating this tricky territory, they realize that not even those with the best intentions can be trusted. There are no easy answers in this thriller that “lend[s] the familiar issue of gun control new urgency and excitement” (Publishers Weekly).

More books from RosettaBooks

Cover of the book Growing Up by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book The Taming of Annabelle by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book The Critical Shaw: On Theater by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book Not Your Mother's Morals by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book Capote by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book Sergeant Lamb's America by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book Sharon Sala Thrillers by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book The Brave Cowboy by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book Rake's Progress by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book Aim for the Heart by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book Lady Fortescue Steps Out by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book The Playground by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book The Deep Range by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book Remember by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
Cover of the book Henry V: The Warrior King of 1415 by Arthur C. Clarke, Michael Kube-McDowell
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy