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The bestselling author of Utopia now turns his eye to the extraordinary possibility - and dark potential - of high-tech matchmaking.

About the Author

Lincoln Child is the author of Utopia. He is the co-author, with Douglas Preston, of Relic, The Cabinet of Curiosities, Still Life with Crows, and a number of other bestselling thrillers. He lives with his wife and daughter in Morristown, New Jersey.

Reviews

“Slick, sophisticated entertainment, as well as a cautionary tale about artificial intelligence.”–"Washington Post"
“Impeccably in tune with the times.” –"Entertainment Weekly"
“Child conquers the complexities of artificial intelligence–fueling the plot with material usually comprehensible only to technogeeks.”–"People"
“Speeds toward a suspenseful conclusion.” –"The Commercial Appeal" (Memphis)
“Fans of head-spinning ‘70s thrillers like "The Stepford Wives" or "The Boys From Brazil" will want to input this baby right away. . . . Fascinating.... A techno-thriller that cares as much about the heart as it does about the hardware.” –"Mystery Scene"
“Pure entertainment.” –"The San Jose Mercury News"

" Slick, sophisticated entertainment, as well as a cautionary tale about artificial intelligence." - "Washington Post"
" Impeccably in tune with the times." - "Entertainment Weekly"
" Child conquers the complexities of artificial intelligence- fueling the plot with material usually comprehensible only to technogeeks." - "People"
" Speeds toward a suspenseful conclusion." - "The Commercial Appeal" (Memphis)
" Fans of head-spinning ' 70s thrillers like "The Stepford Wives" or "The Boys From Brazil" will want to input this baby right away. . . . Fascinating.... A techno-thriller that cares as much about the heart as it does about the hardware." - "Mystery Scene"
" Pure entertainment." - "The San Jose Mercury News"

"Slick, sophisticated entertainment, as well as a cautionary tale about artificial intelligence."-"Washington Post"
"Impeccably in tune with the times." -"Entertainment Weekly"
"Child conquers the complexities of artificial intelligence-fueling the plot with material usually comprehensible only to technogeeks."-"People"
"Speeds toward a suspenseful conclusion." -"The Commercial Appeal" (Memphis)
"Fans of head-spinning '70s thrillers like "The Stepford Wives" or "The Boys From Brazil" will want to input this baby right away. . . . Fascinating.... A techno-thriller that cares as much about the heart as it does about the hardware." -"Mystery Scene"
"Pure entertainment." -"The San Jose Mercury News"

PRAISE FOR LINCOLN CHILD'S PREVIOUS NOVEL, "UTOPIA":
"Ultra-entertaining.... Lincoln Child weaves fascinatingly plausible technologies and a frighteningly believable tale."
Dan Brown, author of THE DA VINCI CODE "As far as plot, action and suspense are concerned, UTOPIA could hardly be improved upon, but that is only the first of Child's achievements. His characters are first-rate, as is his writing.... UTOPIA is a sensational piece of popular entertainment. If you're looking for intelligent fun, it doesn't get much better than this."
"Washington Post Book World
"
"A beautifully crafted scare-fest.... UTOPIA's gadgetry is heaven for techno-thriller fans, and the threats from the sabotaged attractions are startlingly inventive. Here's hoping for a sequel."
"People Magazine
"

Child's work as both solo author (Utopia) and with Douglas Preston (Relic; Still Life with Crows; etc.) always features concepts so high they threaten readers with nosebleeds. Eden, a computerized matchmaking corporation, promises clients who pay a $25,000 fee and pass strict psychological and physical testing that they will receive not just a date but a perfect romantic match, a soul mate with a lifetime money back guarantee. All of the couples brought together are blissfully happy; in the company's history no one has ever asked for a refund. The moving force behind Eden is a supercomputer named Liza and her designer, the brilliant, reclusive Richard Silver. Liza compares one million variables in its process, and those candidates with a 95% match rate are declared ideal mates. Six couples out of the 624,000 people who have gone through the program have had all million variables perfectly aligned, creating what Eden calls "Supercouples." But one of the supercouples has inexplicably committed double suicide. Dr. Christopher Lash, a psychologist specializing in marital relationships, is called in to discover what has gone horribly wrong. Within a week, a second supercouple have also killed themselves. Lash works with security technician Tara Stapleton to investigate some of the individuals rejected by Eden. At the end of the book Lash is in serious trouble, and the entire Eden house of cards is beginning to collapse. As in all of Child's work, there is plenty of interesting cutting-edge science and, in this case, psychiatric and computer lore. Most thriller veterans will know from almost the beginning who is behind the suicides of the supercouples, but putting it all together makes for an entertaining read. (May) Forecast: An intriguing premise, lots of fascinating science, a broad fan base and excellent film prospects add up to happy sales. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

"Slick, sophisticated entertainment, as well as a cautionary tale about artificial intelligence."-"Washington Post"
"Impeccably in tune with the times." -"Entertainment Weekly"
"Child conquers the complexities of artificial intelligence-fueling the plot with material usually comprehensible only to technogeeks."-"People"
"Speeds toward a suspenseful conclusion." -"The Commercial Appeal" (Memphis)
"Fans of head-spinning '70s thrillers like "The Stepford Wives" or "The Boys From Brazil" will want to input this baby right away. . . . Fascinating.... A techno-thriller that cares as much about the heart as it does about the hardware." -"Mystery Scene"
"Pure entertainment." -"The San Jose Mercury News"
" Slick, sophisticated entertainment, as well as a cautionary tale about artificial intelligence." - "Washington Post"
" Impeccably in tune with the times." - "Entertainment Weekly"
" Child conquers the complexities of artificial intelligence- fueling the plot with material usually comprehensible only to technogeeks." - "People"
" Speeds toward a suspenseful conclusion." - "The Commercial Appeal" (Memphis)
" Fans of head-spinning ' 70s thrillers like "The Stepford Wives" or "The Boys From Brazil" will want to input this baby right away. . . . Fascinating.... A techno-thriller that cares as much about the heart as it does about the hardware." - "Mystery Scene"
" Pure entertainment." - "The San Jose Mercury News"
"Slick, sophisticated entertainment, as well as a cautionary tale about artificial intelligence."-"Washington Post"
"Impeccably in tune with the times." -"Entertainment Weekly"
"Child conquers the complexities of artificial intelligence-fueling the plot with material usually comprehensible only to technogeeks."-"People"
"Speeds toward a suspenseful conclusion." -"The Commercial Appeal" (Memphis)
"Fans of head-spinning '70s thrillers like "The Stepford Wives" or "The Boys From Brazil" will want to input this baby right away. . . . Fascinating.... A techno-thriller that cares as much about the heart as it does about the hardware." -"Mystery Scene"
"Pure entertainment." -"The San Jose Mercury News"
PRAISE FOR LINCOLN CHILD'S PREVIOUS NOVEL, "UTOPIA":
"Ultra-entertaining.... Lincoln Child weaves fascinatingly plausible technologies and a frighteningly believable tale."
Dan Brown, author of THE DA VINCI CODE

"As far as plot, action and suspense are concerned, UTOPIA could hardly be improved upon, but that is only the first of Child's achievements. His characters are first-rate, as is his writing.... UTOPIA is a sensational piece of popular entertainment. If you're looking for intelligent fun, it doesn't get much better than this."
"Washington Post Book World
"
"A beautifully crafted scare-fest.... UTOPIA's gadgetry is heaven for techno-thriller fans, and the threats from the sabotaged attractions are startlingly inventive. Here's hoping for a sequel."
"People Magazine
"