All Tomorrow's Parties
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In "All Tomorrow's Parties", William Gibson takes readers on a turbulent ride of intrigue and back-alley danger. Set in San Francisco following a devastating earthquake, ex-cop Berry Rydell is hired by the mysterious Colin Laney to act in a manner that would come to the attention of a specific but unspecified individual. What follows is a non-stop thrill ride filled with guns, blades, and all manner of danger as Rydell tries to complete his mission while navigating the hidden dangers of San Francisco. With his distinct blend of science fiction, contemporary thrillers, and genuine literature, William Gibson solidifies his place as one of the most important novelists of the past two decades, and readers of Neal Stephenson, Ray Bradbury, and Iain M. Banks will surely love this gripping novel.