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Mind Machines (Human++ Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Dima Zales (Author), Anna Zaires (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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From New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Dima Zales, an intense new techno-thriller that pushes the limits of what it means to be human.

With billions in the bank and my own venture capital firm, I’m living the American dream. My only problem? A car accident that leaves my mother with memory problems.

Brainocytes, a new technology that can transform our brains, could be the answer to all of my problems—but I’m not the only one who sees its potential.

Plunged into a criminal underworld darker than anything I could’ve imagined, my life-saving technology might be the death of me.

My name is Mike Cohen, and this is how I became more than human.

Please note: This book was formerly titled Human++.

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2016
November 29
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LDLSOFM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mozaika Publications (November 29, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 503 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 407 pages

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Dima Zales
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Dima Zales is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy. Prior to becoming a writer, he worked in the software development industry in New York as both a programmer and an executive. From high-frequency trading software for big banks to mobile apps for popular magazines, Dima has done it all. In 2013, he left the software industry in order to concentrate on his writing career and moved to Palm Coast, Florida, where he currently resides.
Dima holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from NYU and a dual undergraduate degree in Computer Science / Psychology from Brooklyn College. He also has a number of hobbies and interests, the most unusual of which might be professional-level mentalism. He simulates mind reading on stage and close-up, and has done shows for corporations, wealthy individuals, and friends.
He is also into healthy eating and fitness, so he should live long enough to finish all the book projects he starts. In fact, he very much hopes to catch the technological advancements that might let him live forever (biologically or otherwise). Aside from that, he also enjoys learning about current and future technologies that might enhance our lives, including artificial intelligence, biofeedback, brain-to-computer interfaces, and brain-enhancing implants.
In addition to writing The Sorcery Code series and Mind Dimensions series, Dima has collaborated on a number of romance novels with his wife, Anna Zaires. The Krinar Chronicles, an erotic science fiction series, is an international bestseller and has been recognized by the likes of Marie Claire and Woman's Day. If you like erotic romance with a unique plot, please feel free to check it out, especially since the first book in the series (Close Liaisons) is available for free everywhere.
Anna Zaires is the love of his life and a huge inspiration in every aspect of his writing. She definitely adds her magic touch to anything Dima creates, and the books would not be the same without her. Dima's fans are strongly encouraged to learn more about Anna and her work at http://www.annazaires.com.
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Anna Zaires is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of contemporary dark erotic romance and sci-fi romance. She fell in love with books at the age of five, when her grandmother taught her to read. Since then, she has always lived partially in a fantasy world where the only limits were those of her imagination. Currently residing in Florida, Anna is happily married to Dima Zales (a science fiction and fantasy author) and closely collaborates with him on all their works.
After graduating from the University of Chicago with a degree in Economics, Anna spent eight years on Wall Street analyzing stocks and writing research reports. In 2013, she became a full-time author, pursuing her lifelong dream of writing romance novels.
Dima Zales is the love of her life and a huge inspiration in all aspects of her writing. Every book Anna writes is a product of their unique collaborative process.
In addition to reading and writing, Anna enjoys drinking tea (coconut oolong, anyone?), watching addictive TV shows, and discussing book ideas during long walks with her amazing husband.
She loves hearing from her readers, so please don't hesitate to drop her a note through her website or connect with her on Facebook, where she hangs out way too often. Also, please visit her husband and collaborator, Dima Zales, at www.dimazales.com, and check out their fantasy & science fiction books.
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Robert E. Gray

Brains and Brawn

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023

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The book takes you through a fantastic !rap of what it would be like to have a super computer and a HUD (Heads Up Display) connected to your brain as you jump into a spy and underworld existence. Very thrilling and believable. A great read!

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023

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This book had interesting ideas about brain enhancements, and other applications for nanorobotics. This was an interesting book. Would recommend.

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It's like VR...without the glasses

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020

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Mike is a smart guy, smart where it counts. He's got all the money necessary for a very happy life, a cute but a little " punk" girlfriend, several close friends and they all share commonality...computers. The word genius doesn't begin to describe the intelligence level in this gang. They have something cooking in the computer world called "nanocytes" . These are small, learning enhanced robots(?) that are injected into the body and giving the recipient a VR world ,in real time,that's projected over what the recipient is seeing. Got all that? Good, now we throw in Russian mobsters,a mass kidnapping of elderly people, a rescue attempt .....and a rat called Mr. Spock. The reading may be a bit over the top with a LOT of computer double talk and outlandish beings who can type and talk and make things happen in the blink of an eye all while either sneaking up on or running from the baddies.
However is was a fun ride your really should take. If nothing else it will give you a peek into the near future of what computers will be able to do in the not so distant future....oh yeah, you might even learn a little Russian language too along the way.

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Sharla

Difficult book to finish

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021

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I have to admit I almost stopped reading after the first three paragraphs. It is difficult when writing in the first person to use the word "I" sparingly, but starting the book out with an overabundance was more thsn annoying. So, I did what I normally do not do: checked the reviews to see if there was a chance the book would redeem itself. It was a resounding "maybe." So I tried to overlook the unnecessary vulgarity (assuming it was to create a tough guy vibe) and the Russian racism and trudged through the book. The only likeable character was the rat (the literal rat, not a 'mobster-type rat). While some sections were somewhat entertaining, and the premise had promise, I will not recommend this book to friends or read other books by this author, a rarity for me

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L. Adams

Well-crafted, well-written, solid story

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020

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I enjoyed reading "Mind Machines." It was a little light on the science part of science fiction, but still had flashes of real near-future insight. Once I accepted some of the more preposterous aspects of the plot, the story hummed along. It was hard to get a handle on the characters, but they were sympathetic and easy to root for. "Mind Machines" isn't great literature, but it is a great start to a new series. I hope Dima Sales and Anna Zaires hone their characters and add some real science to their stories. A good read. Recommend to explore.

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D. A. Frank

Superlative! Addictive! I need more!!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023

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Excellent writing, really finely developed characters, nanotech in raw reality as you’ve not yet imagined, with cultural and science trimmings laced into a fabulous feast - no lag or lack of excitement! You won’t be able to put this down, guaranteed!

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Incredible story and visualizations

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016

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Being a network security engineer and a scripter, I loved the ideas and visualizations Dima gave for the nanotech. I can easily picture myself using them that way... Or scripting a new feature for my GUI in the same manner. I'm sure you can guess I want a brain boost now.. and I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel. I hope it is as unpredictable as the last humans and the mind benders. I did notice a few things in common like how time gets described, if that makes sense to you, but that isn't a bad thing because it is consistent, detailed, and doesn't get old. Enhance your mind and pick up the book. Lol

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Michael J. Gauthier

Fun, action, Sci-fi.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018

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I would rate this, actually, 3 1/2 stars. It was a lot of fun, a lot of action, and it has that SF aspect that I enjoy. I knew I would like it, having read another series by Zale. This one had a large Russian flavor, which I assume is Zale's heritage, given that he informs us that 'Dima' is to 'Dmitri', what 'Betty' is to 'Elizabeth'. I'm now about to purchase the next two in the series. Cheaper than the movies (Although I do want to see Ready Player One, having read the book), and it lasts much longer.

Buy this book. You can't go wrong for $.99, and that will tell you if you want to spend the very reasonable amounts to get the next in the series.

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Sputnikova

Absolutely genial...! Read my review...

Reviewed in Germany on October 28, 2022

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I discovered this book through the "Learn English with a Fantasy Novel" on Audible by Dima Zales. Once I started with "The Mind Readers" I couldn't stop and wanted to not only listen to the books but also read them on the Kindle app. I felt the same way about "Mind Machines", so I bought the other two books from Kindle. The story is absolutely brilliantly written and captivated me from the beginning. Although I haven't finished reading the book yet, I'm sure other Dima Zales readers will like it too. I can only recommend it and look forward to the next books

Carole Simcox

Very Interesting non-stop thriller

Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2019

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I found this an exciting read and maybe something you don't read at night or you won't get any sleep. One thing after another comes up and you hardly get a breath to breathe. Lots of adventure and you may have a problem putting the book down. A definite recommend.

Aspidistra

Not sure about the humans, but definitely a Rat++

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2017

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Prepare to suspend disbelief because Mike Cohen is a venture capitalist with a heart. Here, he's allowing one of his venture investments to test cutting edge nanotechnology on his mother in the hope it will reverse her dementia. It all starts to go wrong when she is kidnapped.

As ripping yarns go, this is readable enough and gallops along at a decent pace. Unfortunately, the characters didn't quite ring true for me; Mike seems more of a precocious teenager than a sharp businessman. Ada, the object of his desire, is a vanilla version of Lisbeth Salander who starts promisingly but ultimately has little to do. The abilities conferred by brainocytes consist mostly of having a smart phone in ones head and texting without the need for thumbs - I remained unconvinced about supposed superhuman abilities. There is a lot of telepathic gushing between him and his friends while the adorable rat, the mercenaries and the hired hacker do the real work. Spock the rat though.... what a guy!

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I read it to the end because I thought the story-line had promise.

Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2020

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I thought the main male character in the book was a bit on the effeminate side. If I hadn't checked I would have guessed the author was female.

M. Boustani

Not my style of reading

Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2019

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With all due respect to the author and her talent, I found this story very confusing, most innovative authord wish us to enter their mind-map and undersstand what and how they think.
To me reading is and must be relaxing, this book did not...

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