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Jeff Doka
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In a world without rain, the desert sands are controlled by the only group with the technology and infrastructure to give water to the thirsty: The Distributor.
When Friedrich, a nerdy engineer, discovers a bug in the Distributor’s systems, he realizes this is a chance
to overthrow their oppressive regime. Friedrich’s tech can offer a better life to thousands in the Barrens, but he’ll need to reach the Distributor across hundreds of miles of empty desert.
Friedrich hijacks one of the regime’s water caravans with his technology to reach the Distributor’s core computers. It’s only when he arrives that he discovers what the Distributor is hiding from the rest of the world – and what this secret foretells for the future.
An epic novel that combines unforgettable characters with wildly inventive worldbuilding, The Distributor is a singular science fiction experience.
Critic reviews
“The Distributor is a fun, fast-paced sci-fi thriller with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.” — Jessica Powell, author of The Big Disruption: A Totally Fictional but Essentially True Silicon Valley Story
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- 02-26-25
I cannot put it down.
I was looking at some fiction to busy the time, and I got happily surprised by this book.
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