The Midas Effect
A technothriller (English edition)
by Manuel Dorado
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Pub Date Sep 18 2019 | Archive Date Apr 23 2021
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Description
What would happen if someone could turn every one of their wishes into reality? Is the human psyche empowered to manage the power of a god?
Alongside a plot of international intrigue and scientific conspiracy, the characters The Midas Effect must answer to themselves those key questions. They leave us a trace of reflection throughout this story that grips the reader until its round ending.
Miguel Le Fablec, a young European university professor, appears to have the ability to turn his imagination into reality – the so-called Midas Effect. Unaware of his power, Miguel attracts the attention of the CIA and NASA, which take him to the US and draw him into international intrigues, scientific projects and secret services operations that overwhelm his reaction capacity. Everyone wants to control and use him. But how do you control a power such as this?
★ NOVEL FINALIST/SELECTED at the literary section of SITGES INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL 2017
★ One year at #1 in the Crime Thriller and Adventure category on amazon.es
★ BEST OUTSTANDING BOOK 2017 on "Ni un día sin libro" Spanish Literary Website.
Advance Praise
All the following come from Spanish Literary websites:
“We find ourselves with two perfectly-outlined, decisive characters […] the kind of couple that makes literature, and upon whom rests some of the greatest stories ever written.” (NI UN DÍA SIN LIBRO).
“The author, with impeccable narration, manages to maintain the rhythm of the story, and as it continues it becomes more difficult to tear oneself away from its dizzying progression.” EDUARDO H. VISQUERT (ALGUNOS LIBROS BUENOS).
“Manuel Dorado knows how to keep the reader’s attention for 500 pages.” MIQUEL BARCELÓ (LETRAS PERDIDAS)
“Straightforward prose. Unexpected twists. A studied rhythm.” RITA PIEDRAFITA (PALABRAS EN CADENA)
“The story does not stay on the page. It jumps into the reader’s mind and appeals to their ethical values.” IZASKUN ALBÉNIZ (FILIAS’ HOME).
“It grips the reader from the first few pages and does not let go until the book has ended, leaving the reader wishing it had lasted a little longer.” ANTONIO F. RODRÍGUEZ (LA ANTGUA BIBLOS).
“An ending like this, with rhythm, with nervousness, with release, with tension… of not being able to put the book down. It contains a question and an antagonist I like more than the protagonist.” (MI RINCÓN PRIVADO).
“The atmosphere is so well established, with such detailed and vivid images, that it was like watching a film… I love when an unknown, self-published author surprises me with such an accomplished book.” (CONVERSANDO ENTRE LIBROS)."
Featured Reviews
Paul V, Reviewer
Somewhere between good and very good. The author has a good imagination and it is on display here. It's a little blotted and uneven in places, but overall an enjoyable read, especially for thriller and sci-fi fans.
I really appreciate the review copy!!
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