Book Summary and Reviews of Breakpoint by Richard A. Clarke

Media Reviews

"Veteran counterterrorism official Clarke proves once again that authenticity, insider information and top-secret access artfully applied trumps fancy writing with this cutting-edge, nail-biter techno-thriller set in 2012." - PW.
"Clarke declares this novel is "meant to be predictive" about technology and the promise--or threat--to human genetics. That assertion will boost interest in this fast-paced and fascinating novel." - Booklist.
"Sadly, an exciting plot idea descends into a morass of computer tech-speak and mumbo-jumbo that bogs down the story and results in a confusing and overly complex tale. Moreover, the major characters are poorly developed. The result is a thriller that isn't very thrilling." - Library Journal.
"Some may be confounded by this international cyber-maze, which reads more like a textbook than a novel." - Kirkus.

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This is former national security advisor Clarke's third book following Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror (non-fiction) and The Scorpion's Gate (novel).

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