Interface

First published seven years ago, under the pseudonym Stephen Bury, Interface is a gloriously funny satirical thriller, written by Neal Stephenson with his uncle. Stephenson at his brilliant best.

'A Manchurian Candidate for the computer age' Seattle WeeklyThere's no way William A. He's a likeable Midwestern governor with one insidious advantage. An advantage provided by a shadowy group of backers. Forget issuesForget policy He's more than the perfect candidate - he's a special effect.'A Manchurian Candidate for the computer age' Seattle WeeklyThere's no way William A. Cozzano can lose the upcoming presidential election. He's a likeable Midwestern governor with one insidious advantage. An advantage provided by a shadowy group of backers. A biochip inside his head wires him to a computerized polling system. The mood of the electorate is channelled directly into his brain. Forget issuesForget policy He's more than the perfect candidate - he's a special effect.