Isaac Asimov · 1987 · Novel
Setting: near future (21st century)
Series: Fantastic Voyage — #2
Not a sequel to the original Fantastic Voyage (a 1966 movie novelization), which Asimov chooses to ignore completely; the upshot isn't too much more than a sclerotically talky retread. In the 21st century, the superpowers coexist peacefully—so why do the Russians choose to kidnap frustrated brain researcher Albert Morrison (no one believes his advanced theories)? Well, genius scientist Shapirov, the inventor of miniaturization, lies in a coma, the victim of an experimental accident; the Russians need Morrison's expertise in order to tap the thoughts of the dying Shapirov (he was on the point of a dramatic breakthrough). The problem is that Morrison doesn't believe in miniaturization and, indeed, is terrified at the prospect.
Source: OpenLibrary
Tags: Science fictionminiaturizationbrainbiologyphysicsScience-fictionFiction, science fiction, generalFiction, action & adventure
isfdb_id: 8154
openlibrary_id: OL46296W
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