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The Terminal Man

Pages
268
Published
1972
Language
English

Synopsis

A computer engineer with an experimental brain implant to control violent seizures becomes the unwitting test subject of a mind-control device developed by a shadowy group. As his implanted technology is weaponized against him, he must fight to regain control before it's too late.

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About the author

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Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton (1942–2008) was an American author, screenwriter, film director and producer best known for science-based thrillers such as The Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park and Timeline. He earned an M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1969 but pursued writing rather than practicing medicine. He directed several films, including Westworld (1973), and created the television series ER. More than a dozen of his novels have been adapted for film and television, and his books have sold over 200 m...

Characters

Harry BensonProtagonist
Harold BensonProtagonist

A computer engineer with a brain implant designed to curb violent seizures, who becomes the target of an experimental mind-control device.

Dr. John EllisSupporting

The surgeon and researcher behind Benson's implanted 'pacemaker', whose team is later manipulated by a rogue faction.

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