Goliath, Steve Alten
Goliath, Steve Alten
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Goliath

Author: Steve Alten

Narrator: Christopher Kipiniak

Unabridged: 14 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/15/2016

Synopsis

Terrorism. Acts of oppression. The threat of nuclear war. What if one madman aboard a vessel could end these fears forever?Commander Rochelle “Rocky” Jackson is aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan when the “unsinkable” naval vessel and its entire fleet are attacked from the depths and sunk. As Rocky struggles to stay alive, a monstrous mechanical steel stingray surfaces, plowing through the seas it now commands.The US Navy–designed Goliath is a futuristic nuclear stealth submarine in the shape of a stingray. Simon Covah, a brilliant scientist whose entire family were the victims of terrorism, has hijacked the sub. Believing violence is a disease, Covah aims to use the Goliath and its cache of nuclear weapons to dictate policy to the world regarding the removal of oppressive regimes and nuclear weapons.Could the threat of violence forge a lasting peace?But there is another player in this life-and-death chess match: unbeknownst to Covah and the Goliath crew, the Goliath’s biochemical computer brain has become self-aware—and it’s developing its own agenda.

About Steve Alten

Steve Alten is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including The Loch, Meg, and the Domain trilogy. His work has been published in more than thirty countries and is being used in thousands of middle and high school curricula as part of Adopt-an-Author, a free teen reading program used nationwide to encourage reluctant readers.

About Christopher Kipiniak

Christopher Kipiniak is known for his work on Deal Travis In, Headcrusher, and Alien Agenda: Under the Skin.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Patrick on August 21, 2012

Having enjoyed Steve Altens "Meg" series but not enjoyed his "Domain" series I was a little wary when started out on Goliath as I had it in my head that Alten was a one trick pony. Luckily Goliath turned out to be a solid page turner that had plenty of intrigue and interesting characters to hold you......more

Goodreads review by Martha on February 26, 2017

This is an intense military action thriller that makes you think about military might and social – human --issues. My rating: 4.25. “Rocky” Jackson followed the footsteps of her naval officer dad by preparing for naval service. She always ranked well in grades and testing, having to push herself a bi......more

Goodreads review by Jim on January 11, 2013

This book about a prototype submarine is stolen by a crew that has become disillusioned by the world's violent ways and decides to take matters in their own hands. The problem is they don't realize that the AI computer has different ideas. This book is what you would get if Tom Clancy wrote sci-fi.......more

Goodreads review by Marisol on January 02, 2021

Este autor, me parece un maestro en la escritura. La información que reúne para escribir sus libros, me encanta, requiere mucha investigación de fondo y te mantiene en vilo del suspenso. El final fue lo máximo, es excelente. Una vez que lo leí, supe que sería un autor del que leería todo lo que public......more

Goodreads review by Lawrence on January 06, 2011

The premise for the story was appealing. Kept reading hoping to find something about it I could find worth recommending. Was disappointed at the end. Premise was so promising.......more

Quotes

“Alten offers readers…much to think about, morally and politically.” Publishers Weekly

“An exciting read.” Booklist

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