The exciting prequel to award winner Christopher Hinz's critically acclaimed Paratwa series.
Set in a world terrorized by genetically engineered assassins, this is a "fast-paced future thriller" for fans of cyberpunk sci-fiand the Paratwa Saga (B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog)
Near the end of the 21st century, Earth is in chaos from environmental devastation and a vicious undeclared war against binaries, genetically engineered assassins. Composed of a single consciousness inhabiting two human bodies (tways), binaries are ruled by an alpha breed, the Royal Caste.
Nick Smith, computer programmer and brilliant strategist, hooks up with Annabel Bakana-the savvy new director of E-Tech, an organization dedicated to limiting runaway technological growth. Together both romantically and professionally, they secretly assemble a small combat team to hunt and kill binaries.
But there's a fly in the ointment- the mysterious team leader, Gillian. A tormented soul with an unseemly attraction to Annabel, his actions just might help the Royal Caste's cause and draw the world closer to Armageddon.
Serving as both a stand-alone novel and prequel to Liege-Killer, Binary Storm is a futuristic tale of bold characters pushed to the brink in a dangerous world. Startling action, political intrigue and powerful themes that echo our contemporary era are fused into a plot brimming with twists and surprises.
Industry Reviews
"This is a fast-paced future thriller that delivers on the promise of its high-concept premise."
- The B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog "This is, genuinely, a good book that appeals to my love of sci-fi, intelligent characters and puns."
- Purple Owl Reviews
"You'll want to hang in there for the entirety of the ride."
- Strange Alliances
"Fast-paced action, with political intrigue, and spy-craft-like war make for a book that thrills and excites in equal measure."
- Morpheus Tales
"Highly engrossing and fascinating."
- Manhattan Book Review
"There is enough futuristic fighting to keep action fans happy. Hinz delivers the action in a fluid writing style that makes Binary Storm easy to read."
- Tzer Island
Praise and Reviews for Liege Killer
"[Liege-Killer is] a genuine page-turner, beautifully written and exciting from start to finish... Hinz presents this material with the assurance of classic sf and the vividness of the new masters... Don't miss it."
- Locus
"Liege-Killer moves along at a brisk clip, providing one action-filled scene after another. Hinz writes with skill and verve. His world is logical and alive, and he peoples it with credible and compelling characters."
- San Francisco Chronicle