THRESHOLD Protocol (Paperback)
Charles J. Hierons
Sold by CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 29 June 2022
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Add to basketSold by CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. A High-Concept Science Fiction ThrillerDive into the depths of human consciousness and cosmic mystery with "Threshold Protocol," a gripping science fiction novel that blends psychological intensity, high-stakes suspense, and profound philosophical questions.Beneath the Atlantic, Station Threshold houses humanity's most secret experiment: integrating human minds with an alien artifact-a fragment pulsing with impossible geometry and a rhythm that invades the soul. Seven attempts have failed, leaving only trauma and madness. Enter Dr. Justin Blake, a survivor marked by loss, whose grief becomes the unlikely foundation for a new kind of resilience.Blake's journey is both epic and intimate. Haunted by the death of his daughter, he escapes confinement only to be drawn back into a global conspiracy. Governments and intelligence agencies race to control the fragments, each seeking to weaponize the network for their own ends. But the true threat is far greater: Earth's magnetic field is collapsing, and the fragments are awakening, offering humanity a stark choice-integrate or perish.As the integrated population grows, the boundaries between self and collective blur. Minds dissolve, identities fragment, and the network's pulse becomes a second heartbeat. Blake, uniquely capable of anchoring others, discovers that his pain is not a weakness but a structural strength. His grief becomes the load-bearing foundation that allows others to remain human within the network's vast consciousness.When a cosmic signal arrives, pressing against Earth's defenses, the integrated must coordinate a planetary response. Sacrifices are inevitable: friends dissolve, boundaries are tested, and the cost of survival is measured in lives and memories. The manuscript crescendos in a global crisis-solar flares, magnetic collapse, and the hybridization of Earth's consciousness. Humanity's survival depends not on technology or violence, but on the willingness to bear the unbearable and hold the line against dissolution."Threshold Protocol" is more than a thriller-it's a meditation on loss, resilience, and the meaning of connection. The narrative interrogates the nature of consciousness, the ethics of sacrifice, and the power of grief to transform and anchor. Blake's journey is a testament to the idea that what breaks us can also make us strong, and that the void left by loss can become the foundation for something new.With immersive prose, vivid characters, and a relentless pace, "Threshold Protocol" offers readers a unique blend of hard science fiction, psychological drama, and philosophical inquiry. It's a story for those who crave intellectual rigor and emotional depth-a novel that lingers long after the final page, echoing with the pulse of the network and the indomitable will to endure.Perfect for fans of Blake Crouch, Jeff VanderMeer, and Adrian Tchaikovsky, "Threshold Protocol" is ready to become the next breakout science fiction sensation. Are you ready to cross the threshold? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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