I failed to mention that my most recent novel, The Cold Goodbye, deals in part with the so-called Singularity, a somewhat loose amalgam of socio-scientific future casting that deals with the rapid increase of technology to the point at which the whole of human progress and achievement is maximized in a development of monumental proportions, changing what Ray Kurzweil calls the “fabric of human history.”
I only mention it because the Singularity has been floating about as a popular meme these days on blogs (notably Instapundit, and I figured I could take part in the revolution (rather than being shot or left by the wayside).
Doubleplus good bonus: Part of the plot involves nanotechnology for devious and illegal activities, polymer research that opens up new questions about our humanity, and secret government installations, but without all the conspiracy theory nonsense that have tripped up so many other authors. It’s got murder, suicide, and sex, not to mention an undeniably realistic, if frightening climax. Especially if you live in California.
So, if you’re a technophile into futures markets, religion, socio-ethical questions, and enjoy a good hardboiled mystery to boot, feel free to purchase The Cold Goodbye. It would really make me happy. And it would help support me as I write the thrilling second part.