Julia and the Dream Maker

Name: Brilliant Science Fiction Debut
Item: Julia and the Dream Maker (Rethinking the Future)
Rating: 5
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by P.J. Fischer

Discoveries in genetic engineering and artificial intelligence thrust three brilliant young scientists into conflict with the government when they unintentionally create a novel species. How will... This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0974428701

ISBN13:9780974428703

Release Date:September 2004

Publisher:Traitor Dachshund

Length:290 Pages

Weight:0.90 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Brilliant Science Fiction Debut

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago

Take the ultra-researched science of a Michael Crichton novel (with only a slightly milder level of paranoia), the challenging futuristic conceptual philosophy of a Philip K. Dick novel, mix in the self-evolving computer premise of David Gerrold's superb novel, "When Harley Was One," and what do you have? You have "Julia and the Dream Maker," the brilliant science fiction debut of P.J. Fischer. Fischer combines computer technology, cellular biology and the angst of three post-doc college students in a very near future to bring us the story of a prank experiment gone rogue, and the aftermath that leads to a unique possible future for humankind. With believable characters, a compelling premise and a natural story-telling style, Fischer's debut is a must-read not just for science fiction aficionados, but for anyone who likes excellent, page-turning fiction.

As an educator,I am excited about introducing it to students

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago

Talk about "integrated curriculum"! This is a book that weaves science, computer technology, social studies, literature and the one thing that always grabs students - romance, into a page-turner that I know will leave my students begging to know "what happens next!?!" I am not usually a sci-fi fan myself, but found this book so relevant to today's headlines about scientific discoveries that will change the very way we live and view the world, that it was not hard for me to get engrossed in it. I highly recommend it for high school teachers looking to integrate science into their literature curriculum, or literature into their computer technology curriculum, among others. And, like the students, I can't wait for the sequel! Ms. Sam Grabelle Providence, RI

Not just for Sci-fi/Fantasy fans

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago

Science Fiction/Fantasy books generally hold no interest for me, and to label this book a part of that genre alone diminishes it as it is so much more! It is part literary thriller, part mystery, part romance. It is educational and provocative. It's funny and poignant. Left breahtless from page-turning to find that the end is only the beginning, I can't wait for the sequels!

Fascinating look into the future

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago

This is a really exciting and original story about how science could evolve in the future. While human tendencies won't change, the realm of the possible will grow beyond our current imagination, and Julia is a keen look at what might happen as biology, computer technology, and many other scientific disciplines collide. I can't wait to read the next one! and I hope they make a movie of this soon.