Upgrade

By Blake Crouch,

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Upgrade is the mind-bending thriller from Blake Crouch, author of the bestselling Dark Matter and Recursion.

'You are the next step in human evolution . . .'

What if you were capable of more?

Your concentration was better, you could multitask quicker, read faster, memorize more, sleep deeper.

For Logan…

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In this near-future world, genetic manipulation of crops and humans has decimated society, forcing authorities to strictly police the scientific community. When he is exposed to an unlicensed gene bomb, biologist Logan Ramsay finds himself changing into something both more and less than human.

I loved the frantic pace of this book, as our hero is propelled into a desperate race for survival. The difficulty of effectively conveying a growing suprahuman intellect was deftly handled, and the action scenes were tense and…

Science fiction frequently addresses the future and provides thoughtful insight in dealing with the consequences of technology. In Upgrade, the author explores the dangers of genetic engineering and their impact on the human race.

The main character is unknowingly infected with a virus that will significantly improve his mind and body. As his body slowly morphs into a new species, he discovers a plot to release the virus on the world. On the run from the government, he struggles with whether the genetic changes will be a benefit or detriment to the human race.

Upgrade is a rollercoaster ride…

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