The Trigger

by Arthur C. Clarke

First published 1999

In the near future, a team of scientists accidentally create the ultimate deterrent: a device that triggers any nearby explosives. Lead inventor Dr. Jeffrey Horton must fight to keep the "Trigger" out of violent hands, even as those with the best intentions can't be trusted. As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, Horton races to ensure this double-edged technology is used only for peace.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, thriller, action

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: high-stakes, race-against-time

Period: Near Future

464 pages · Hardcover · Spectra

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