Nano-Plasm: A Novel [Paperback]

Stephen Clarke-Willson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 25, 2010

In the near future the miniaturization of electronic components will cause a tipping point where daily life as we know it will be a thing of the past. This is the story of that new technology and the promise - and danger - that it could bring to all of us.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

I had a lot of fun writing this.  It's meant to be fast paced and I think the reviews agree.  Many people read the last half or one third of the book in one sitting!

About the Author

Stephen Clarke-Willson received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine, in 1986. He has been a professional programmer and game producer since 1990.  He produced (or executive-produced) several very popular games such as "The Seventh Guest", "Cool Spot", and "Disney's Aladdin for Sega Genesis" (which is one of the top 10 best selling Genesis games of all time).

He brought his love of technology to his first book "Nano-Plasm", a fast-paced techno-thriller.

Product Details

• Paperback: 186 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (November 25, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434829456
• ISBN-13: 978-1434829450
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #844,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stephen Clarke-Willson is a game programmer and producer. He produced (or executive produced) several popular games such as "The Seventh Guest", "Cool Spot", and "Disney's Aladdin for Sega Genesis". He applied his love of technology to his first book "Nano-Plasm" which he wrote over a seven year period ... finishing just in time for the launch of the Kindle.

He's working on his second book, which he expects will take fourteen years to complete.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A light, entertaining read, December 18, 2008

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Habib Loew - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nano-Plasm - A Novel (Kindle Edition)

Nano-plasm is a light, satisfying mystery with enough sci-fi to appeal to your inner geek. Though there are a few awkward passages which will remind you that this is a first novel, the whole thing is so much fun that they are easily overlooked. Between the cool nano-tech, an enjoyably over the top villain, and a special ops insurance agent Nano-plasm is a good time not to be missed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fast, fun read, November 18, 2008

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James Boer (Kirkland, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nano-Plasm - A Novel (Kindle Edition)

Stephen Clarke-Willson offers a compelling glimpse into the world of advanced nano-technology. It's fun to imagine the future potential of these little machines, and he provides a number of interesting examples of how they could be used - and, of course, how they could be misused. A cool protagonist (an insurance claims adjuster, of all things) and a smart plot make this a highly entertaining read. Fans of science fiction and adventure should definitely check this out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, Fun Ride, December 16, 2008

By 

Logopai (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nano-Plasm - A Novel (Kindle Edition)

I really enjoyed this book. It describes a world on the brink of discovering the potential of nano-technology. As such it feels like the spiritual predecessor to Neal Stephenson's "The Diamond Age". If you enjoyed "The Diamond Age" you will very likely enjoy this book.

I found the insurance adjuster as protagonist to be an especially interesting and refreshing idea. At the end of the book is an explanation of some of the inner workings of the insurance industry. I found this description so fascinating I thought it was part of the fiction and was surprised to learn that it is indeed true.

This book is full of surprises. It's a great read and a fun ride. I highly recommend it.