01-01-00

by R. J. Pineiro

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On December 11, 1999 computers around the globe freeze for 20 seconds. The search for a virus reveals only an indecipherable code and the next day the freeze happens again. As the crisis spirals the search becomes a race against time.

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I loved this technothriller! So much was made of the disasters that would happen when the clock ticked 12:00 midnight on 01-01-2000.

Pineiro has a tight, exciting writing style combined with an IT insider's knowledge. I remained engaged until the last page. Definitely a must read!

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R. J. Pineiro, R. J. Pineiro was born in Havana, Cuba and grew up in El Salvador. He came to the United States to pursue higher education. He earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University. He also holds a second degree black belt in the martial arts and is a licensed pilot and firearm enthusiast. Pineiro has worked in show more the computer industry for 17 years, working on leading edge microprocessors. He has written several techno-thrillers including, "Ultimatum," "Breakthrough," and "Y2K." show less

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Fiction and Literature, Science Fiction
DDC/MDS
813.54Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English1900-19991945-1999
LCC
PS3566 .I5215 .A613Language and LiteratureAmerican literatureAmerican literatureIndividual authors1961-
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