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It's 2143. In the aftermath of wars, plagues and environmental breakdown, there's growing hope. Thanks to extensive brain implants, space cadet Dom enjoys a perfect memory. He and girlfriend Astra practice telepathy and attain new heights.Lucas, Dom's benefactor and parent clone, is a diseased convict now returned from Martian exile. Dom's brain implants offer Lucas the chance for a life-saving mind merger, and he intends to make that happen.Praise for Return of the Convict: "a crackling, well-told story...exciting, thought-provoking." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"The novel is in turn thrilling and thought-provoking, and has the makings of a powerful sci-fi franchise." Foreword Reviews (Clarion Review, 5 stars)"captivating, relentlessly paced...this novel should more than satisfy anyone who enjoys cerebral sci-fi." Blueink Review (starred review)Booksellers, librarians and media professionals can download a review copy of "Return of the Convict" at http://netgal.ly/nUDhZLBook Details: Return of the Convict By William Alan Thomas Published: February 2016 ISBN: 978-1519255082 ASIN: B01C827YK6 Pages: 302 Genre: Science FictionAbout The Author: A University of Chicago graduate in English, William Alan Thomas has been a civil servant, fisherman, and first aid attendant, among many other things. He's written most of his life, and today his two main series, thriller and sci-fi, are well under way.