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Brilliant researcher Jaron Kwok is working to develop a quantum computer, which could crack any cryptographic code, while creating code uncrackable by all other computers. Whoever invents the first quantum computer will permanently win the twenty-first-century Cold War between China and the U.S. Then Kwok, an American, disappears from his Hong Kong hotel room, leaving behind only ashes and melted computer equipment. Has Kwok been killed, or kidnapped? Or has he succeeded in creating the quantum computer, and disappeared with it into another universe? The Cold War heats up as another brilliant American researcher, Benjamin Cho, and a relentless Chinese police detective, Marilyn Lu, race to solve the mystery, though its solution may destroy not only the world, but the universe--and, perhaps, an infinitude of alternative universes. --Cynthia Ward
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback. 426 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Ballantine Books, USA, 2006. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine has moderate reading creases. . Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The race is heating up between the U.S. and China to develop a quantum computer with infinite capabilities to crack any enemys codes, yet keep secure its own secrets. The government that achieves this goal will win a crucial prize. No other computer system will be safe from the reach of this master machine. Dr. Jaron Kwok was working for the U.S. government to build such a computer. But in a posh hotel in Hong Kong, a Chinese policewoman sifts through the bizarre, ashlike remains of whats left of the doctor. With the clock ticking, alliances will be forgedand there are those who will stop at nothing to discover what the doctor knew. As the search for answers intensifies, it becomes chillingly clear that the quantum computer both sides so desperately want will be more powerful, more dangerous than anyone could have ever imagined. For in the twenty-first century, machines become gods, gods become machines, and the once-impossible now lies within reach. The key to unlimited knowledge will create the ultimate weapon of mass destructionor humanitys last chance to save itself. . . . *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0345455975. ISBN/EAN: 9780345455970. Inventory No: 23070314. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Seller Inventory # 23070314