Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Breaking the Spine to let us share our excitement for books coming out soon.
OK, if you haven’t heard me mention it before, I am a sucker for math. I was one of those dorks that loved math class to the point where all of my free electives in college were actually extra math classes. So, any book that features a female protagonist that loves math, instantly has my attention. And this one sounds terribly exciting!
Zero Sum Game by S.L. Huang
Published by Tor Books on October 2nd 2018
Pages: 336
Cas Russell is the geek’s Jack Reacher… ZERO SUM GAME is a smart, accessible sf thriller with blockbuster appeal.
Cas Russell is good at math. Scary good. The vector calculus blazing through her head lets her smash through armed men twice her size and dodge every bullet in a gunfight, and she’ll take any job for the right price.
As far as Cas knows, she’s the only person around with a superpower…until she discovers someone with a power even more dangerous than her own. Someone who can reach directly into people’s minds and twist their brains into Moebius strips. Someone intent on becoming the world’s puppet master.
Cas should run, like she usually does, but for once she’s involved. There’s only one problem…She doesn’t know which of her thoughts are her own anymore.
Certainly sounds good! I help you get to read it soon too.
Thanks!!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Zero Sum Game by S. L. Huang
So cool that this book is being rereleased by Tor. I can’t remember if it was originally published by a small publisher or self published, but I never had a chance to read it and it really sounds good!
Tammy @Books, Bones & Buffy recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday [299] – IN AN ABSENT DREAM by Seanan McGuire
I *think* it was self published? But definitely cool to that its done well enough to get picked up by Tor
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Zero Sum Game by S. L. Huang
Sounds interesting! I tend to get bored with some thriller novels, but with math and a female protagonist, I might be more interested. Thanks for sharing!
Anna @ The Bibliotaph recently posted…On my mystery picks
Ha ha … the math makes it sounds more fun to me as well 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Zero Sum Game by S. L. Huang
Wow, I hope you love this one. Math and I were never good friends 🙂
Barb (boxermommyreads) recently posted…You Can Be Anything You Want
Ha ha ,,,, I think most be didn’t love math so much, but I always found it fun for some reason
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Zero Sum Game by S. L. Huang
I just realize I actually own the ebook from when I got it back when it was self published. I love author success stories like these!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday 05/09/18
I know! Its nice to see some self pubbed authors get picked up like this
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Zero Sum Game by S. L. Huang
I love the idea of this one – and it’s always lovely to hear of someone who has written a gem to get scooped up with a chance of greater recognition. It’s also one I’d love to read…
Agree on all points. 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Zero Sum Game by S. L. Huang
Cool cover, and the premise is cool too. Can I have that superpower ha ha? Seriously though, looks like a good one. Nice pick!
Greg recently posted…Can’t Wait Wednesday #21/ Midweek Stuff
I’d definitely be happy with it!!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…The Sunday Share – May 13 2018
This sounds intriguing indeed and I love that this is a success story. Can’t wait to read your final thoughts.
Lynn 😀
It is wonderful to see authors succeed! I’m looking forward to reading it
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…The Sunday Share – May 13 2018