- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Kunati Inc. (April 1, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1601640218
- ISBN-13: 978-1601640215
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Additional Praise for Unholy Domain .
Chilling, Violent, Ultra-realistic - the best techno novel in years Art Tirrell--- Author of The Secret Ever Keeps
With breakneck pacing, vivid characters, and some wildly scary scenarios, Ronco has created a memorable story. David Donelson---Author of Heart of Diamonds .
. This dark novel is a thought provoking, edgy look at the near future, much like Blade Runner, Minority Report and other Dick classics. No admirer of the old master should miss Unholy Domain.
For those who read Dan’s first novel, “Peacemaker” this will be a must read sequel. For others, it will be a good introduction to Dan’s excellent writing skills and an invitation to go and get Peacemaker and look forward to a sequel to Unholy Domain. With clear, concise details and strong characterization of each participant in the novel, Dan Ronco has given us a plausible if not probable look into our future. Ronco’s story and writing is solid, providing enough twists and turns for the mystery-favoring reader and enough fist-to-fist action for the James Bond followers. An excellent read. ... a panoply of what-if scenarios have been posited and explored by a new generation of authors that pick up where Asimov and Dick left off. Dan Ronco is one of them. Daring, innovative, and predictive of ethical quandaries yet to arrive, Unholy Domain is a novel to be reckoned with. It’s a tale from out of our worst nightmares and will not only entertain but make you stop and think. Dan Ronco’s Unholy Domain is a science fiction story that is very much a mix between George Orwell’s 1984 and Philip Dick’s Minority Report. The characters are brilliant, the pace is non-stop action, and the premise is chilling. You don’t have to be a hard core Sci-Fi fan for this one, just a lover of a great story. Ronco does a great job of drawing out relationships between his characters. A worthy comparison of Ronco's style would be: Michael Crichton’s action, William Gibson attention to technical detail, and Elmore Leonard’s tough guy attitude. Ronco is better than Dan Brown. There is enough science in the book to satisfy science fiction fans and enough action to keep thriller fans more than happy. The characters are realistic, the scenes vivid, the action fast-paced...a real page turner from the beginning to the exciting and unexpected ending. Justin Dwinnell,author of the Coronado Brief
A story that develops at breakneck speed and is cinematic in action levels.
Material Witness
If I had to sum up Unholy Domain in a soundbite I would probably say Tom Clancy meets William Gibson.
Solar Flare
... it is a well-written, captivating story with shoot 'em ups, showdowns, intrigue, full-out combat, and a little romance
Of Science Fiction
a lot of thought and care has gone into crafting this novel, and the ruminations on what our technological future will be are the most interesting aspect
GUD Magazine
Unholy Domain is a fast-paced thriller about what could happen if technology gets too smart Unholy Domain is a fast-paced thriller that fans will enjoy.
Premier Book Reviews
Unholy Domain is an enjoyable book that straddles the border between science fiction and techno-thriller, and should appeal to fans of both.
Crucial Pop
An excellent thriller ... you may not be able to put it down.
Knights on the Road
There are many other complex characters and they are well developed and really keep you intrigued.
The Book Czar
The premise of religion versus technology is thought-provoking, as are the quotes with which Ronco begins each chapter.
Megalith
There are few books out there that whisk the reader away on as exciting journey as this very well written book. Dan Ronco will be around for a long time with novels of this caliber.
Grady Harp, Top Ten Amazon Reviewer
Unholy Domain is hands-down the best techno-thriller I've read in recent years.
Rants, Raves & Random Thoughts.
Ronco is a magnificent storyteller, and the chapters are concise and polished.
Breeni Books
Ronco’s worldbuilding is excellent.
The Road Not Taken
Dan Ronco has crafted an energetic and fast paced thriller about the, in my opinion, inevitable collision course of technology and what it means to be a "human."
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Having read many "technothrillers", I can truly say that Dan Ronco has captured a view of the future which is compelling, overwhelming, and unparalleled.
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Dan Ronco's UNHOLY DOMAIN delivers all the excitement of a technological thriller while also delving into provocative themes: the bioethics of genetic engineering, the question of what limit (if any) should be placed on technology, the problem of reconciling faith in God and respect for his creation with the technological promises of artifical intelligence, and the age-old issue of family ties and the loyalty of a son to his father.
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Could not put it down.
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I am an avid reader but, honestly, sci-fi was not my cup of tea. That is, until Unholy Domain made a believer out of me.
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I'd like to compliment this author on his strong female characters
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Dan Ronco is full of surprises.
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It’s 2022, a decade after a devastating computer virus was unleashed upon America and the world. Civilization has crumbled in an economic collapse that rivals the Great Depression of the previous century. During this harsh decade, the schism between those who think technology will save the world and those who believe it to be the tool of Lucifer has reached a boiling point. The Church of Natural Humans, led by the charismatic ADAM JORDAN, is determined to roll civilization back to a pre-computer era. His beautiful African-American lover, MOESHA JEFFERSON, leads the Army of God, a cult of fanatics within the Church, in a series of murders of anyone they consider a technologist.
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