Gruenendahl, Ralf T.
The Big One
- ISBN 13:
- 9781035826988
- author:
- Gruenendahl, Ralf T.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Austin Macauley Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 274
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Thrillers, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
In just eight days, every secret you've ever kept could be laid bare for the world to see. A shadowy group known as 'The Horrible Siliconettes' makes this chilling promise, and Flake, a prominent data-dystopian YouTuber, is their top suspect. Accused of orchestrating a terrorist act, Flake sees it as a wake-up call for society. As the world grapples with the looming threat, Flake finds himself drawn to Leeza, a bright-eyed Silicon Valley insider who believes in the power of social media to do good. Their budding romance is set against the backdrop of a society on the brink of chaos. Together, they ignite a viral social media campaign challenging Big Tech's ethics, drawing both admiration and adversaries. As users abandon social media platforms and stock markets waver, the impending data dump - dubbed 'The Big One' in Silicon Valley circles - threatens to dismantle lives, topple corporate giants, and even destabilize governments. Amidst this whirlwind, Flake and Leeza's relationship is put to a test as they get pulled into a web of corporate intrigue and political machinations.