Jun 20, 2017 from shattered minds laura lam tor books, 2017 all done, the doctor says, her eyes bright and unblinking. After studying literature and creative writing at university, she relocated to scotland to be with the partner she met online when they were teenagers and he insulted her taste in books and she insulted his right back. Jun 15, 2017 shattered minds by laura lam is the second of her pacifica novels. Shattered minds by laura lam intellectus speculativus. Jun 14, 2016 laura lam returns to the nearfuture sf world of false hearts with the speculative thriller shattered minds. Laura lams shattered minds, technically speaking, can be read by itself. Its not a direct sequel to last years excellent false hearts, although its set in the same continuity, and in the same region. The doctor settles the girl back in the chair, lays it down flat. Shattered minds by laura lam overdrive rakuten overdrive. Laura lams shattered minds has some interesting concepts, but whether or not it stands alone is a tougher call and not necessarily supported by the text. Shattered minds by laura lam is a futuristic scifi thriller thats probably not my normal reading genre, but i have to say that this book with its beautiful shiny cover and. But when she worked for sudice and saw what the companys experiments on brain recording were doing to their subjects, it disturbed herespecially because she found herself.
Jun 20, 2017 shattered minds by laura lam is the second of her pacifica novels. It isnt a sequel to false hearts but it does have links between the two. Laura lam is represented by juliet mushens at caskie mushens ltd. Subsequently, the italian, german, and french rights for false hearts were taken up, by fanucci editore, heyne verlag and bragelonne respectively. Laura lam carina used to be one of the best biohackers in pacifica.
May 30, 2017 laura lam is a friend, and will be launching shattered minds on 22nd june at waterstones glasgow argyle street in conversation with kirsty logan. Originally from sunny california, laura lam now lives in cloudy scotland. Lam conjures a tense yet vibrant world and creates characters the reader can empathise with even. From shattered minds laura lam tor books, 2017 all done, the doctor says, her eyes bright and unblinking. Excerpt from shattered minds laura lam tor books, 2017 the man coughs, blood splattering into his hand. Now shes heading for selfdestruction until she has a vision of a dead girl. And for most of us, reading about renegade hacker groups fighting against the system is like catnip. Shattered minds is laura lams second science fiction novel. Laura lams shattered minds stars a female dexter with a drug problem and a conscience, in a terrifying nearfuture where technology rules our lives and haunts our dreams. Thankfully, shattered minds delivered everywhere neuromancer failed. But when she worked for sudice and saw what the companys experiments on brain recording were doing to their subjects, it disturbed herespecially because she found herself enjoying giving pain and.
Laura lams followup to false hearts, set in futuristic dystopian us, pacifica, is an absolute treat. Shattered minds was released on the 15th june 2017 published by macmillan and is set to be a brilliant scifi dystopian read. Laura lam is a friend, and will be launching shattered minds on 22nd june at waterstones glasgow argyle street in conversation with kirsty logan. Laura lam returns to the nearfuture sf world of false hearts with the speculative thrillershattered minds. The world of shattered minds is one where the omnipresence of technology gives rise to moral complications and social dynamics that would never occur to. Taema and tila are twins who grew up on the outskirts of a futuristic san francisco, and were conjoined until they were 16. Aug 30, 2017 shattered minds by laura lam is the second of her pacifica novels. Both of them encouraged her to fingerpaint to her hearts desire, colour outside of the lines, and consider the library a second home. Shattered minds by laura lam shoreline of infinity.
She can uncover the truth, if she defeats her demons exneuroscientist carina struggles with a drug problem, her conscience, and urges to kill. Laura lam was born in the late eighties and raised near san francisco, california, by two former haightashbury hippies. Laura lam returns to the nearfuture sf world of false hearts with the speculative thriller shattered minds carina. Laura lam exneuroscientist carina struggles with a drug problem, her conscience, and urges to kill. Aug 31, 2017 wow im really loving the pacifica novels by laura lam so far.
You can purchase shattered minds at the following retailers. But when she worked for sudice and saw what the companys experiments on brain recording were doing. False hearts was published by pan in april 2017 and her most recent novel, shattered minds, was published in february 2018. Feb 08, 2018 shattered minds by laura lam is the second of her pacifica novels. But when she worked for sudice and saw what the companys experiments on brain. Shattered minds is laura lam s second science fiction novel. Jun 20, 2017 shattered minds is laura lams second science fiction novel.
Laura lam on flawed utopias, sundrenched noir, and. Shattered minds stars a female dexter with a drug problem and a conscience, in a terrifying. Synopsis laura lams shattered minds stars a female dexter with a drug problem and a conscience, in a terrifying nearfuture where technology rules our lives and haunts our dreams she can uncover the truth, if she defeats her demons exneuroscientist carina struggles with a. Lam conjures a tense yet vibrant world and creates characters the reader can empathise with even when they are dark. Jun 20, 2017 laura lam returns to the nearfuture sf world of false hearts with the speculative thriller shattered minds carina used to be one of the best biohackers in pacifica. Wow im really loving the pacifica novels by laura lam so far. Carina is an exneuroscientist, and she was pretty damn good. Shattered minds pacifica by laura lam the queen of blades.
Laura lam is joining us today to talk about her novel shattered minds. Shattered minds by laura lam first published in 2017 by macmillan laura lam has created a novel with the perfect balance of worldbuilding, action and character insights. Shattered minds is a companion novel to last years excellent false hearts, set once again in laura lams pacifica a crimefree, povertyfree nearfuture california shaped by ubiquitous surveillance and bleeding edge technology. Laura lam returns to the nearfuture sf world of false hearts with the speculative thriller shattered minds. The world of shattered minds is one where the omnipresence of technology gives rise to moral complications and social dynamics that would never occur to to most of us today. Laura lams newest novel, shattered minds, is a journey to the exact sort of utopia that i likenamely, a complex, untidy one. Jun 19, 2017 shattered minds is a companion novel to last years excellent false hearts, set once again in laura lams pacifica a crimefree, povertyfree nearfuture california shaped by ubiquitous surveillance and bleeding edge technology. Lam conjures a tense yet vibrant world and creates characters. Shattered minds by laura lam is a futuristic scifi thriller thats probably not my normal reading genre, but i have to say that this book with its beautiful shiny cover and interesting blurb really caught my attention. Fast forward ten years and tilas got involved in the citys gang culture and has been accused of murder. Elizabeth may laura lam was born in the late eighties and raised near san francisco, california, by two former haightashbury hippies.
Jun 22, 2017 laura lam kicks ass here in this guest post talking about the research that went into her newest shattered minds and why she should probably expect swat to come kicking in her door any minute now. Laura lam kicks ass here in this guest post talking about the research that went into her newest shattered minds and why she should probably expect. Shattered minds by laura lam the speculative herald. Laura lam was raised near san francisco, california, by two former haightashbury hippies. Jun 28, 2017 thankfully, shattered minds delivered everywhere neuromancer failed. Until she got addicted to a drug that takes her into a virtual reality. Good job, laura, youve ruined my life with your beautiful writing. Laura lam returns to the nearfuture sf world of false hearts with the speculative thriller shattered minds carina used to be one of the best biohackers in pacifica. Laura lams shattered minds is a cleverly imagined piece of cyberpunk fiction that renders a startling future in intimate but bleak detail. I honestly cannot wait for masquerade, and i may have to buy them in paperback despite owning the kindle versions because the new covers are beautiful. Spotlight shattered minds by laura lam tales of yesterday. Pacifica pretends its a haven no crime, no murders. Laura lams shattered minds stars a female dexter with a drug problem and a conscience, in a terrifying nearfuture where technology rules our lives and haunts our dreams she can uncover the truth, if she defeats her demons exneuroscientist carina struggles with a drug problem, her conscience, and urges to kill.
Jun 28, 2017 laura lams newest novel, shattered minds, is a journey to the exact sort of utopia that i likenamely, a complex, untidy one. Shattered minds laura lam returns to the nearfuture sf world of false hearts with the speculative thriller shattered minds. She satisfies her cravings in dreams, fuelled by the addictive drug zeal. But when she worked for sudice and saw what the companys experiments on brain recording were doing to their subjects, it disturbed. Shattered minds by laura lam is the second of her pacifica novels. She satisfies her cravings in dreams, fuelled by the. An editors pick for one of the best sff books of the month. I am super excited to have been asked to be part of the blog tour for this amazing book, shattered minds by laura lam. Shattered minds pacifica by laura lam she can uncover the truth, if she defeats her demons exneuroscientist carina struggles with a drug problem, her conscience, and urges to kill. Shattered minds is a character driven cyberpunk thriller, bursting with interesting tech, corporate corruption, and politically charged rebellion. Carina used to be one of the best biohackers in pacifica. She fits restraints around the girls arms and legs. Shattered minds by laura lam official blog tour spotlight. In july 2014 lam signed a sixfigure twobook deal with tor books, for the full world english language rights to false hearts and shattered minds.
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