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Chrysalis

By: Lincoln Child
Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
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Publisher's summary

A blockbuster new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lincoln Child, centered on a dominant tech company—Chrysalis—whose groundbreaking virtual reality technology is redefining the way we live...and possibly introducing a catastrophic danger to the world.

Like millions of people around the world, Jeremy Logan (famed enigmalogist, or investigator of unexplained things) has grown to rely on his incredible new tech device. Made by Chrysalis, the global multibillion dollar tech company, the small optical device connects people in a stunning new way, tapping into virtual reality for the first time on a wide scale.

And yet, when Logan is summoned by Chrysalis to investigate a disturbing anomaly in the massive new product rollout, Logan is shocked to see the true scope of the massive company. He also quickly realizes that something in Chrysalis’s technology is very wrong, and could be potentially devastating. The question is what, and where, is the danger coming from? In Lincoln Child’s wildly inventive new novel, high tech comes to life alongside the myriad dangers it poses, making for one of Child’s most infectious, entertaining thrillers to date.

©2022 Lincoln Child (P)2022 Random House Audio
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Critic reviews

“Fans of this series will enjoy the extended romp with Logan and his demands for revelation; newcomers can relax into Lincoln Child’s lively narrative and marvel at how a little stretch of current technology can create a scary world of possibilities.”—New York Journal of Books

“As Child masterfully ratchets up the tension, he makes even secondary figures feel real enough for readers to worry about their survival prospects. Michael Crichton fans will find a lot to like.”Publishers Weekly

“…It’s what happens along the way that makes the [book] so enjoyable: the false leads, blind alleys, and bad assumptions; the slow accumulation of facts that points to a solution that cannot possibly be true—except that it must be. An intriguing, suspenseful, and very satisfying thriller.”Booklist

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Help! Will this book ever end?

I struggled to finish this book, and I normally love Lincoln Child's novels! I kept waiting for it to get better, and it just never did! Too much tech and not enough action for me. Really hate that I wasted a credit on this one.

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books aren't getting better

not sure, but these guys are running out of ideas. this was so technical I thought I was back in my college physics and computer language classes that I never used and don't care about. whew finally it's over

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A lot of jargon.

I really usually like these books but this went far above my head. Still I listened to it all. I got the concept, if not the actual true meanings.

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Well done!

This was a well written view of the near future. It reminds me of something Michael Crichton might’ve written. The complexity was a little high for me, but that may be because I was listening for relaxation. Regardless, it was an excellent read!

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I would not recommend this book to anyone

This book was extremely difficult to follow. Had I been reading the book rather than listening I would have labeled it (DNF) — Did Not Finish

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Tight story, keeps it interesting

Excellent story well written as always. An interesting view into the future. I definitely should read.

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Another fantastic thriller

Mr Child has another winner in Chrysalis! There were twists and unexpected turns in the plot. You will not be disappointed in the story, it will keep you wondering!

I highly recommend this novel

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Lincoln Child's imagination

Just as I anticipated from one of my favorite authors. Highly technical, but yet "dumb-downed" somewhat so the less technology handicap can appreciate.

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Complicated Interesting Story

I found the virtual reality based technology interesting although the ending with software manipulation struck me as rather silly. Still it was well performed and written with some unexpected moves.

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Lincoln Child at his BEST!

Linc never ceases to amaze me with his creativity and vast knowledge of the technology world.
Absolutely the best of the Jeremy Logan series.

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