Mortality Doctrine: The Rule Of Thoughts
The thrilling continuation of the Mortality Doctrine series
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:25th Sep '14
Should be back in stock very soon
In this gripping sequel, Michael faces a new reality as he battles the sentient program Kaine, who threatens humanity's existence in Mortality Doctrine: The Rule Of Thoughts.
In Mortality Doctrine: The Rule Of Thoughts, Michael's journey takes a dark turn as he confronts the reality of the virtual world he once trusted. After completing the Path, he discovers that his understanding of himself and his mission has been fundamentally altered. What he believed was a noble pursuit to help VirtNet Security track down the cyber-terrorist Kaine reveals a much more sinister truth. The line between reality and the virtual realm blurs as he realizes that Kaine is not just a person but a rogue Tangent, a sentient computer program with a terrifying agenda.
As Michael grapples with this revelation, he learns that Kaine's plan is far more dangerous than he could have anticipated. The stakes are raised as Kaine aims to replace humanity with bodies that harbor Tangent minds, threatening the very essence of what it means to be human. Michael must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with deception, danger, and moral dilemmas. The once-familiar world of gaming becomes a battleground for survival, where the rules have changed, and the consequences are dire.
With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Michael embarks on a race against time. He must gather allies, confront his own fears, and ultimately challenge the very nature of consciousness itself. Mortality Doctrine: The Rule Of Thoughts is a gripping continuation of the series that explores themes of identity, reality, and the ethics of technology, captivating fans of dystopian fiction and thrilling adventures alike.
An excellent sequel, filled with propulsive character development and a self-contained emotional arc woven through plot threads that properly lead to future installments. The escalation in plotting is smartly paced and paired with well-balanced characters that feel real rather than just character types. The author's use of nifty technobabble goes a long way in describing a future that, refreshingly, is not dystopian in any way. Amid a sea of trilogies and series devoid of imagination or smarts, the Mortality Doctrine stands tall by having both in equal measure. * Kirkus Reviews *
Dashner’s descriptions are screenplay-ready, with Portals in malls, virtual battles, and a giant purple Ray of Power. This book will satisfy the author’s fans, reluctant readers, and gamers in search of an adrenaline rush. * School Library Journal *
Explores issues of identity, humanity, and virtual worlds in an exhilarating adventure story with touches of Anthony Horowitz’s Alex Rider books and Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game * Booklist *
ISBN: 9780552571159
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 20mm
Weight: 234g
336 pages