Cumulus
In 'Cumulus', Eliot Peper weaves a gripping narrative about a young climate scientist who discovers a revolutionary technology that could change the world. As she navigates the murky waters of corporate greed and environmental catastrophe, she must decide how far she'll go to protect her invention and the planet. The stakes rise when powerful interests threaten to exploit her research for their own gain. With tension mounting and alliances shifting, she races against time to preserve her vision for a sustainable future. Will her quest for truth and justice be enough to overcome the looming threats, or will her dreams crumble under pressure?
By Eliot Peper
Published: 2016
"In a world where the skies are both a frontier and a battleground, the pursuit of freedom is often a fight against the clouds that seek to obscure our true vision."
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"Cumulus is your new favorite surveillance-fueled dystopian novel. It's a future we can all recognize--and one that we should all be genuinely afraid of." -Ars Technica In the not-so-distant future, economic inequality and persistent surveillance push Oakland to the brink of civil war. Lilly Miyamoto is a passionate analog photographer striving to pursue an ever more distant dream. Huian Li is preeminent among the Silicon Valley elite as the founder and CEO of the pervasive tech giant Cumulus. Graham Chandler is a frustrated intelligence agent forging a new path through the halls of techno-utopian royalty. But when Huian rescues Lilly from a run-in with private security forces, it sets off a chain of events that will change their lives and the world. The adventure accelerates into a mad dash of political intrigue, relentless ambition, and questionable salvation. Will they survive to find themselves and mend a broken system?
About the Author
Eliot Peper
Eliot Peper is a celebrated author known for his thought-provoking speculative fiction that explores the intersections of technology and human experience. His notable works include the 'Uncommon Wealth' series, as well as 'Bandwidth' and 'The Infinite Game'. Peper's writing is characterized by its intricate world-building and nuanced character development, often delving into themes of social change, innovation, and the impact of technology on society. With a background in strategy and technology, he crafts narratives that are both entertaining and intellectually enriching.
Book Details
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- Authors
- Eliot Peper
- Published
- April 2016
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- ISBN
- 1532707193
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- Climate FictionGeopoliticsScience Fiction
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Cumulus
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