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Brilliant scientist Joe Messenger believes that people can be made to live for ever. Knowing the human body can be frozen indefinitely, Joe devises a way of downloading the human brain into a supercomputer called ARCHIVE. But Joe's wife, Karen, is worried by his preoccupation with ARCHIVE, which seems to be developing signs of a distinct and sinister personality of its own. Then, just as Joe is on the brink of a scientific breakthrough, a series of macabre accidents befall him and his family - and Joe finds himself facing the terrifying consequences of his own obsessions.
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Peter James was educated at Charterhouse and then at film school. He lived in North America for a number of years, working as a screen writer and film producer before returning to England. His novels, including the number one bestseller POSSESSION, have been translated into twenty-six languages. He has recently produced several films, including the BAFTA-nominated Merchant Of Venice, starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Joseph Fiennes. Peter James lives near Brighton in Sussex.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given this book by a friend who said, "Well, you're in computers - I bet this isn't possible" - well, I might not be able to do it, but I believe it is possible. Based about Neural Networks (computers that can learn as well as humans), this book goes through the emotions of greed, as well as lust, into scaring the reader into believing it could happen. Described by the Sunday Express as Britain's equivalent to Stephen King, I hope I get to read more of his books. This book has also been made into a tv series called Virtual Obsession - trust me - you'll be obsessed as well. Brilliant.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The synopsis of this book made it sound rather technological, futuristic and scientific. None are particularly a strong point of mine. However, i decided to give it a go...and was amazed! It is about cryogenically freezing people and the implementation of computers who can learn as humans do, and consequently how things can go awry. I won't reveal any more of the plot for fear of dumbing down what is essentially a complex, suspenseful storyline and my brief synopsis wouldn't do it justice!
But do not be put off by the scientific/technological terminology. This is, in essence, a thriller/horror/suspense and i was truly gripped!The characters - all of them, human and otherwise - are truly believable. I've read plenty of horror books in my time but this was different, it plays on your fears of what may actually come with time and i found my imagination working overtime whenever i put this book down (which wasn't very often!).
If you want a great read which is more intellectually challenging than your average thriller, read this.I applaud and admire Peter James for his obvious dedication to the writing of this book, for the immense amount of research he must have put into it.
But do not be put off by the scientific/technological terminology. This is, in essence, a thriller/horror/suspense and i was truly gripped!The characters - all of them, human and otherwise - are truly believable. I've read plenty of horror books in my time but this was different, it plays on your fears of what may actually come with time and i found my imagination working overtime whenever i put this book down (which wasn't very often!).
If you want a great read which is more intellectually challenging than your average thriller, read this.I applaud and admire Peter James for his obvious dedication to the writing of this book, for the immense amount of research he must have put into it.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My mother-in-law lent me this book, I read the blurb and worried that the techie stuff would go right over my head! However, I was in for a nice surprise, Mr James has written well, pulled me, a total technophobe into his book and I am gripped by the suspense, his great characters and even the whole idea of being "Cryonic-ed" myself one day!
I haven't reached the end of the book yet and I haven't even checked out the final page (a nasty habit I have) so I'm hoping the end is as exciting and believable as the first 3/4 of the book! I just have one niggling point, Mr James needs to get himself a new proofreader.... I've found 2 glaring mistakes: in one chapter his neighbour owns a silver Audi, several chapters further on it mysteriously become a silver Ford. There's also a policeman, Jim Tiptree who changes his name 10 pages on to Tim. Could I perhaps offer my services as a proofreader?
I haven't reached the end of the book yet and I haven't even checked out the final page (a nasty habit I have) so I'm hoping the end is as exciting and believable as the first 3/4 of the book! I just have one niggling point, Mr James needs to get himself a new proofreader.... I've found 2 glaring mistakes: in one chapter his neighbour owns a silver Audi, several chapters further on it mysteriously become a silver Ford. There's also a policeman, Jim Tiptree who changes his name 10 pages on to Tim. Could I perhaps offer my services as a proofreader?
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Host - not up to usual Peter James standard
I have read many Peter James novels. This is definitely not up to his normal standard. I was reading a kindle edition and there were many grammatical errors. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Glencairn57
Small print
Peter James - "Host", "Prophesy", "Twilight" all recently purchased, being familiar with Peter James writing I'm sure the stories will be good. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Llyfrgell
Seriously scary!
Host kept me glued to it right until the end. I can't add much more to the reviews that have already been written, but seriously recommend this stand alone by Peter James. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. A. F. Bryan
great fun
Stick with this story , after a slow start , when I nearly gave up , I think the computer jargin was rather too blokey and nerdy for me , I began to really love this book . Read more
Published 9 months ago by cartoon
Proof reading is non-existent
The sheer amount of mistakes in this novel is unbelievable. If it bugs you, as it does me, that characters could be inconsistently named, and spelling should be correct, then... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Leaf fish
Peter James Books
I love all the books i have ever read from Peter James and all his new Roy Grace books are just as enthralling as his older books. Read more
Published 17 months ago by knightriderchick
Over a decade old, even better now?
I read this book while I was on a snowboarding trip in Canada, it kept me completetly hooked throughout the plane/bus trips, seriously loved it, Peter James books tend to be good,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by fenderman21guitar
Archive Horror
Host Basically the plot is about a super computer called "Archive", and how it is misused in an evil way. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by A. Dawson
Slow start but then totally compelling
I found this a bit heavy going to begin with, I would say it took me a good 150 pages or so to get into, in fact if it had not been for the fact that I have read and loved a number... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by crime reader
First James read
I had never read this author. As one sometimes finds oneself looking for a new book or author in a bookshop, I bought this on impulse ans was not disappointed; with my background... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2007 by J. Bonello
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