Zodiac
Zodiac by Neal Stephenson, published by Spectra on July 1, 1995, is a novel that follows the adventures of Sangamon Taylor, a modern-day detective navigating the complexities of environmental crime. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. Taylor, equipped with a wetsuit instead of traditional detective attire, delves into the dark world of chemical pollution, uncovering a toxic trail that leads him through various challenges, including a bombing of his home and a precarious relationship with the FBI.
Readers will find a blend of ecological themes and technological thrills as Taylor confronts the dangers of his investigations. The narrative features a cast of unique characters, including his burnout roommate and a group of tofu-eating allies, as they work together to tackle the pressing issues of environmental degradation. Set against the backdrop of Boston, the story unfolds with a mix of humor and suspense, showcasing Taylor’s journey as he attempts to resolve a high-stakes situation involving a presidential candidate.
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Sangamon Taylor’s a New Age Sam Spade who sports a wet suit instead of a trench coat and prefers Jolt from the can to Scotch on the rocks. He knows about chemical sludge the way he knows about evil — all too intimately. And the toxic trail he follows leads to some high and foul places. Before long Taylor’s house is bombed, his every move followed, he’s adopted by reservation Indians, moves onto the FBI’s most wanted list, makes up with his girlfriend, and plays a starring role in the near-assassination of a presidential candidate. Closing the case with the aid of his burnout roomate, his tofu-eating comrades, three major networks, and a range of unconventional weaponry, Sangamon Taylor pulls off the most startling caper in Boston Harbor since the Tea Party. As he navigates this ecological thriller with hardboiled wit and the biggest outboard motor he can get his hands on, Taylor reveals himself as one of the last of the white-hatted good guys in a very toxic world.
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