The Second Son

by Marty Weiss Narrated by Andrew Eiden

Overview

Twin brothers Ethan and Jack Stone have built the ultimate transparency app-Stalker-and it's going to make them rich. But when Ethan's girlfriend dumps him and his brother bails for their biggest competitor, Ethan is convinced they've run off together. Using Stalker to find out, he tracks them from Silicon Beach to Silicon Valley, and the secret he reveals is even more twisted than he imagined. Between his faith in people and the technology he designed to expose the truth, Ethan is forced to rethink everything he had believed regarding privacy, freedom, and trust.

A poignant and timely novel, The Second Son deftly asks how far is too far when it comes to business, romance, and the integration of technology into every aspect of our lives.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

06/11/2018
In filmmaker Weiss’s overstuffed and underwhelming first novel, two L.A.-based entrepreneurs, twin brothers Ethan and Jack Stone, have devised a mobile app they call Stalker. “We’re going to transform the way people stalk. We’re going to be huge,” crows Ethan. Jack doesn’t share his brother’s enthusiasm and resigns. Meanwhile, the company’s anonymous financial backer pushes Ethan to release Stalker’s revolutionary facial recognition software, despite programming glitches. When Ethan returns home to look for solace from his stunning live-in girlfriend, Brooke Shaw, she’s gone, having left him only a cryptic note. Suspecting Brooke ran off with Jack, Ethan sets out to use his new software to track her down, telling himself he’s doing it just to make sure that she’s safe. He soon determines that the woman he has known as Brooke Shaw doesn’t exist. Ensuing complications include mistaken identities, identity theft, murder, kidnapping, beatings, and everyone spying electronically on everyone else. In the rushed and muddled finale, Weiss scrambles to provide a happy ending for all and sundry. Even non-computer-geeks will find this story unconvincing. Agent: Paula Munier, Talcott Notch Literary Services. (Aug.)

From the Publisher

“The Second Son by Martin Jay Weiss is that rare novel that hooks you with the first line and never lets go. The Second Son is a book that demands to be read in one sitting.One of the best thrillers of the year!”
—John Gilstrap​, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

The Second Son's cutting-edge thrill ride through Silicon Valley spawns from a spiderweb of dark family secrets. Weiss’ story is strikingly original, artfully mixing classic mystery themes with modern technology. A must-read for thriller fans."
—K.J. Howe, Internationally Bestselling Author of The Freedom Broker and Skyjack

“A techno thriller with a heart of gold, Weiss delivers more twists than Highway 1 through Big Sur. The fast-paced plot and interesting cast of characters make The Second Son the perfect beach read.”
—S.W. Lauden, author of the Greg Salem punk rock P.I. series

"A riveting, cleverly plotted thriller for the modern age, The Second Son combines action, intrigue and romance against the vivid backdrop of colorful California culture. Readers will keep turning the pages late into the night."

—A. J. Banner, USA Today bestselling author of The Twilight Wife

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169811278
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	08/14/2018
Edition description:	Unabridged

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