
Destructor Function
John Meaney
Book 1 of 3 in Case & Kat
286 pages
Synopsis
When Case's best friend commits suicide on his wedding day, it seems unrelated to Case's investigation of cyber intrusion at a NATO airbase. Nor do stolen Soviet-era bioweapons seem to have anything to do with terrorists stealing ultra-modern drone technology. But unless Case and his deadly partner Kat can solve the puzzle, the death toll in London will be catastrophic. From the imagination of award-winning science fiction writer John Meaney, drawing on decades of hardcore martial arts training and leading-edge computer consultancy, comes an action duo for the 21st century: Case and Kat. spectacular writer. He makes SF seem all fresh and new again." "Cumberland leaps off the page, a trained killer whose anger and grief at his daughter's condition is brilliantly portrayed; the depiction of his simmering rage, barely held in check, and how he channels it, provides a masterclass in characterisation." Total Sci-Fi, reviewing Edge (Josh Cumberland book 1) "Within five pages … I was completely hooked … the perfect blend of action and science fiction … I can only hope that there will be more." The Eloquent Page, reviewing Point (Josh Cumberland book 2) "I absolutely don't want to live in the world [Meaney] has created. I didn't want to in Edge (the first book in the series) and I most certainly don't want to now. I do, however, want to read about it. It's relentless and gripping, with a brilliant balance between the personal and the political." The female characters are particularly strong and literally jump off the page, particularly the WWII code breaker Gavriela. The novel is also steeped in historical accuracy and authenticity." Terror-Tree.co.uk, reviewing Transmission (Ragnarok book 2) "Resonance is a book driven by big ambitions. Meaney has penned a story that aims to be epic beyond even the level of Dune or similarly famed series. Furthermore, the amount of research that has gone into the book adds a surprising degree of credibility … " Starburst Magazine, reviewing Resonance (Ragnarok book 3) "Meaney's creepy death-haunted world lingers in the mind long after the book is closed … a smart and spooky read."