The drones are coming! The drones are coming!
OK, confession: I love techno thrillers. I absolutely love them. They can be uber-corny, with the worst, most unrealistic plot lines ever, and I would still consume the novel as if it’s the most interesting thing I’ve ever read. I think as readers, we all have that one genre that just rarely does no wrong. For me, it’s books like Kill Decision.
Luckily for me, every Suarez novel I’ve read has been freaking enjoyable, and this one is no exception. Suarez did a masterful job at creating a realistic, albeit frightening scenario showing how technology can be used for terror.
"Technology spreads, Henry. That's what it does. That's why constant progress is necessary. Why we must always stay one step ahead. This is a teaching moment for those willing to learn."
Kill Decision follows mainly two people: Odin a super secret special ops soldier who’s out to figure out the truth behind the autonomous drones attacking targets around the world (including the US) and who is controlling them. Once he finds the bastards, he has every intention of putting a stop to their plans - namely with a gun, possibly with torture. He’s that kind of guy. Also, the story centers around Linda McKinney, a myrmecologist (a scientist who studies the social structure of ants). When her swarming model is stolen and used by the people creating the drones, her living is a real issue for them. Rescued by Odin, she “teams” up with him and his group of merry military men and helps the team understand the science-y aspects of the drones and how to stop them.
Now as I said, I have thoroughly enjoyed Suarez’s other novels and Kill Decision is no exception. However, like in his other novels, the science and techno jargon are explained in extreme detail. It can be daunting, and I was confused at times. Personally, I had to re-read several sections to understand what they were talking about, and that pulled me out of the book a little bit. It didn't bother me enough where I disliked the book, but it was a noticeable distraction.
Overall, I loved Kill Decision, from all the techy scary stuff to the good (and bad) guys I met along the way.
If you enjoy reading thrillers and wanted to give Daniel Suarez a try...well, I’d recommend [b:Daemon|4699575|Daemon (Daemon, #1)|Daniel Suarez|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400913596s/4699575.jpg|4763873] and [b:Freedom™|7132363|Freedom™ (Daemon, #2)|Daniel Suarez|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400763429s/7132363.jpg|7394861] first, but this is definitely worth reading.