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As promised, here is a review and some exclusive sample chapters of the novel, Daemon.

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Daemon leaves a lot to be discussed. Please use this thread to discuss any of the topics from the book or thoughts on the novel itself.

Let the discussion begin,
Don

I read all the free chapters this morning and now I have to buy the book.... I need to know what happens next. I like the story line so far and the tech Jargon is ok. Anyway I will defiantly buy this book.


Brian

Sounds like a good book. I've only had a chance to read the first chapter, but it definitely pulls in your attention.

Looks like a great read!  I just finished reading Echelon which kinda pulled me in just as this is doing to me now..  Just sucks that my library doesn't have Daemon.   :(

I already added this book to my wish list. I 'll definitely be reading this novel over the summer.

I did get to read the rest of the preview and thought it was great. I'm definitely going to try and find a copy of this book :)

Submitted to digg:

http://www.digg.com/security/Daemon_A_Novel_Exclusive_Review_and_First_4_Chapters_FREE

Help Mr. Zeraus get the word out.

Don

Will for sure have to make time to read the rest of this. I read all 4 chapters at work without realizing it. I just looked this book up on Yahoo and Ethical Hacker.net was 4 and 5 on the hit list. I typed in Daemon A novel and the 4th hit took me to the 4 chapters on here and 5 brought me straight back to this forum.

Forgot to mention the official site for the novel in the review. Really good use of flash, and a great link back to EH-Net using the voice of the daemon to introduce us. Too cool.  8)

http://www.thedaemon.com

Thanks Leinad and sorry for the oversight,
Don

Awesome site. There are an additional 3 chapters on the site as well as some links. Talking about some of the devices and tech used in the book. Such as MRI scans being used as a lie detector. I have not seen it used to tell what someone says but it is the BEST lie detector to date. Also the sonic sound is a very useful riot control weapon being researched.  Excellent site to make you think about some things.

Ok I finely just ordered the book (and yes from the link on this site) I can;t wait for it to get in now... I have another business trip coming up (this time Baton Rouge) so I wanted something to read on the plain and in the hotel. Anyway I will let you guys know what I think once I get to read it.

Brian

I'm also going to purchase Daemon this weekend along with another book called

"The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage"

I heard that this book is a classic and that any security professional should have a chance to read this book.

I am about half way thought this book and all I can say is wow! This is a very well written book and the technical details are correct so far. I recommend this book to anyone in IT security, AI, Or is just a geek. Well worth the cash spent and if you decide to get this book make sure to use the link here on EH-Net.

Brian

My last update on this book. I finished the book but now I am left wanting more. There is got to be a sequel book coming soon as it kinda leaves you hanging at the end. Anyway I just want everyone here to know this book is well worth the price and just go buy it you will not be sorry.

Brian
aka Slimjim100

Met Leinad at DefCon as he was researching a possible sequel. Seeing as how it took him 3.5 years to write this one, the second, if it happens at all, may be quite a ways away.

Very cool guy and I enjoyed hanging out in Vegas with him, Brian Wilson and a forth member of the party who shall remain nameless.  :-X

Don

Hey Don,

Since you met him and all, I have a question for you concerning his name (Leinad Zeraus). Is that his real name or is it Daniel Suarez?

I was researching about the author and found a review about the book where someone commented that if you rearrange his name from right to left you end up... well, with the name mentioned above.

Hmmm... interesting.

BTW, I'm currently reading the novel and it's great and highly recommended.

I met him and know of him by the name Leinad Zeraus... Kinda of cool how the name looks reversed.

Brian

I finished the book a month ago but have just now been able to get around to log on to the site. As some of you know I am training for deployment. The book was rather good up until the end. I hate when they cop out like that. I did like the rest of the book and have to admit that I would by a sequel if it were to come out. One of the first books that I can honestly say I was not sure of what was coming next. Did not expect a few things that happened. Not just another generic book.

Don,

There will definitely be a sequel to Daemon -- due sometime in the first half of 2008.  This story was always intended as two books, with the sequel an integral part of the whole.

The title of the second book still has to clear legal, but I'll slap an RSS feed onto the Daemon web site soon to broadcast release information as it becomes available.

www.thedaemon.com

BTW - For those who read Daemon --  have you tried 'Google 411'? (1-800-466-4411)  All I can say is: 'The Voice' lives!

L.Z.

In a word...


Don

PS - Welcome to our community. Feel free to use us for additional research. I'm sure no one will have a problem with that, especially since we all work so hard to keep the "ethical" side prevalent.

Hi and welcome! The thread on this site generated enough interest for me to order a copy of the book from Amazon, so I guess you'd say you're among friends here   :)

I look forward to reading it so I can pitch in some useful comment!

Jimbob

Just finished reading this book after reading the sample chapters on EH-net.

Really liked the book although I thought the ending was a bit tame, but then I jump on the forum to post my thoughts to discover the auther has a sequel in the pipeline for this year, made me all happy inside. Fully recommend it to anyone that hasn't already read it.

This was one of the best books I read and I also got to meet the author @ defcon and get a bite to eat with him. As for the next book his site has this listed:

Look for the Sequel to Daemon in 2008

If you enjoyed Daemon, be sure to look for FreedomTM, coming in late 2008 from Verdugo Press.

So the next book is to be titled "Freedom" and it says "late 2008". I can not wait to read it!


Brian

Just in case, here's a reminder:

http://www.thedaemon.com/

And the press release about the sequel:

http://www.verdugopress.com/News/Freedom_TM_PressRelease02.pdf

Don

Thanks Don,

Can't wait, roll on November....

Completely awesome book! There were several places where I found myself pondering how some of this could actually be pulled off. Can't wait for November!