Islands in the Net

Islands in the Net by Bruce Sterling, published by Ace in March 1989, is a science fiction novel that explores the complexities of a high-tech twenty-first century. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a family of “corporate associates” as they navigate an underworld filled with data pirates and bootleg biogenetics, all while seeking to uncover the identity of new-order terrorists.

Readers will find a vivid depiction of a future shaped by technology and corporate intrigue. The story delves into themes of identity and the implications of advanced biogenetics, set against a backdrop of a society grappling with the consequences of its innovations. Sterling’s work invites readers to consider the intersections of technology and morality in a rapidly evolving world.