Charles Stross: The Atrocity Archives (Paperback, 2009, Ace Books)
Paperback
Published Jan. 1, 2009 by Ace Books.
Bob Howard is a computer-hacker desk jockey, who has more than enough trouble keeping up with the endless paperwork he has to do on a daily basis. He should never be called on to do anything remotely heroic. But for some reason, he is.
Thriller, with horror elements. Too much of the precise description of fire power, or how to disable the network, for my taste.
An enjoyable (really 2) books that kept me entertained throughout. Definitely recommended if you like geeky and quirky scifi/horror fiction.
This book is actually two related novellas about a British civil servant/operative who works at a secret government agency doing their best to keep Nameless Horrors from overrunning the earth. A good combination of comedy, horror, and spy thriller. I think Stross and Tim Powers are the best new author discoveries of the year - I've read a few books by both so far this year, and they haven't disappointed.
I keep wanting to like Stross more than I actually do.
I keep wanting to like Stross more than I actually do.
