Achilles' Choice Tapa dura - 1991

Tor Books, 03/01/91 12:00 AM. Hardcover. Very Good. 8x5x1. 0312850999 VG in VG dust jacket. Binding is slightly slanted. Stated First Edition. The world of 2048 is ruled by a council of computer-enhanced, "linked" people, with new members chosen every four years through a competitive mental, physical and aesthetical Olympics. In training, contender Jillian Shomer debates whether to use a "boost" to enhance her chances. Nobody who has not boosted can prevail over anyone who has, at least in the physical contests, but those who use the boost and do not win will die within 10 years--only the link can counteract its effects and only a council member can be linked. Seeking to learn why the council would so allow the destruction of the majority of the world's finest youths, Jillian discovers unsavory aspects to her utopia. Then someone, or something, catches her spying. Niven and Barnes's ( The Descent of Anansi ) romance-like light fiction, with its predictable plot, loosely… Leer más

TOR, 1991. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

Tor Books. HARDCOVER. 1991. 0312850999 :ISBN: 9780312850999 - <br />Subject:Fiction | General . Good. BCE.

Tor Books. Collectible - Very Good. First edition copy. Collectible - Very Good. Good dust jacket.

Tor Books. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Tor Books, 1991. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Tor Books, 1991. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Tor Books, 1991-03. Hardcover. Good.