The trigger

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What if a device could render guns and bombs virtually harmless? What would that mean for crime, terrorism, and international relations? Would it signal the end of war or usher in a new kind of conflict? This gripping novel by Arthur C. Clarke and Michael Kube-McDowell explores these questions through the story of the Trigger, a groundbreaking invention that promises to eliminate violence in a world plagued by it. This technology could take weapons out of the hands of armies and dictators, offering a chance for true peace. However, like the misguided belief in nuclear deterrence, could the creators of the Trigger be wrong? Dr. Jeffrey Horton, the young physicist behind this revolutionary device, grapples with the implications of his discovery. Who should control such power, and how can its potential be realized without falling into the wrong hands? As the American government becomes aware of the Trigger, a fierce struggle ensues among Washington's elite to possess or destroy it. Science becomes entangled in political machinations, and trust erodes among colleagues and mentors. Betrayal lurks, and those with the best intentions may pose the greatest threat to peace.