The Zenith Angle A Novel
The Zenith Angle by Bruce Sterling is a reprint edition published by Random House Worlds on April 26, 2005. This novel follows pioneering computer expert Derek “Van” Vandeveer, who transitions from a successful VP at an Internet company to a crucial member of a federal computer-security team in the wake of the September 11 attacks. As he navigates the complexities of the Washington intelligence community, Van is tasked with resolving a critical software glitch in a satellite designed to detect terrorist activities worldwide.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of thrillers and science fiction, exploring themes of technological warfare and the intricacies of national security. The story delves into Van’s transformation from scientist to spy, as he collaborates with a former Special Forces operative to confront an elusive enemy with access to a devastating weapon. With a page count of 352, this edition presents a blend of humor and tension, reflecting the challenges of the post-9/11 landscape.
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“Gleeful, shrewd, speculative, cynical, closely observed . . . The Zenith Angle offers wisdom and solace, thrills and laughter.”—The Washington Post
“Compelling and important . . . A darkly comic fable of info-war, the black budget, über-geek idealism, and the politics of Homeland Insecurity.”—William Gibson, author of Pattern Recognition
Pioneering computer wizard Derek “Van” Vandeveer has been living extra-large as a VP for a booming Internet company. But the September 11 attacks on America change everything. Recruited as the key member of an elite federal computer-security team, Van enters the labyrinthine trenches of the Washington intelligence community. His special genius is needed to debug the software glitch in America’s most crucial KH-13 satellite, capable of detecting terrorist hotbeds worldwide. But the problem is much deeper. Now Van must make the unlikely leap from scientist to spy, team up with a ruthlessly resourceful ex-Special Forces commando, and root out an unknown enemy—one with access to a weapon of untold destructive power.
“Great fun . . . A cyberthriller of 21st-century technologies [that] peeps wittily behind the national security scenes of a modern superpower.”—New Scientist
“A comedic thriller for the homeland security era.”—Entertainment Weekly
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