Under Venus (audiobook)
Mankind has succumbed to the inevitable – the genetic manipulation of human beings (supposedly for the betterment of mankind). The descendants of this genetic experimentation have become a race of outcasts known as “muters.” A faction of dissident muters (based in a mining colony on Venus) has begun to wage a terrorist campaign on earth, hacking military robots and turning them into instruments of terror. Davida (30’s, linguistic programmer, non-muter) is selected to go on a mission to the mining colony to discover how the terrorists are hacking the robots. While on Venus, Davida falls in love with a muter, putting herself and her lover in danger from all sides.
A fascinating, psychologically acute thriller set in a fully-realized, complex, decadent world. A host of rich characters and surprising, suspense-filled (sometimes humorous) action make it an entertaining story. Passion and a complex moral drama make it a compelling story.
“UNDER VENUS is brilliant speculative science fiction. The suspense is fantastic. The tech is creative and blends organically in an inorganic world. Well-written and unsettling, readers who enjoy speculative espionage will adore this.” Readers’ Favorite® 5-star Review
About the Author
Chas Halpern is a writer, director, and professional voice talent. He has written and directed multiple commercials and marketing videos for companies like Google, Microsoft, Genentech and Oracle. His novel, THE PHYSICS OF RELATIONSHIPS, is receiving enthusiastic reviews. KIRKUS REVIEWS called it “skillfully written in a cogent yet vulnerable voice.” The READERS’ FAVORITE ® five-star review concluded with this remark:
“There is some valuable wisdom in these pages. This novel is deeply thought-provoking, as well as a very enjoyable read. I loved it.”
In addition to his writing, Halpern has lent his voice to numerous commercials and videos, including national TV and radio spots for Budweiser, Kaiser Permanente, and Clos du Bois Wines; marketing videos for E-Trade, Republic Bank and Oracle; and a character voice for the video game, “Star Trek: Birth of the Federation”.
NOTE:
All the narration and dialogue in UNDER VENUS is performed by the author, Chas Halpern. Each character is assigned a unique voice using voice-changing technology. The voices are licensed from real people who receive a royalty based on the number of minutes used. Voice-changing technology has been commercially available since the early 2000’s.