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The Midas Effect: A technothriller (English edition) Kindle Edition

by Manuel Dorado (Author), Laura Fitzgerald (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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What if you could make all your wishes come true?


In this international technothriller, a young European university professor’s ability to turn his imagination into reality – known as the Midas Effect – attracts the attention of the CIA and NASA, drawing him into clandestine scientific operations to attempt to control him. But how do you harness the power of a god?


★ NOVEL SELECTED at the literary section of SITGES INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL 2017
★ One year at #1 in the Crime Thriller and Adventure category on amazon.es
★ BEST OUTSTANDING BOOK 2017 on "Ni un día sin libro" Spanish Literary Website.

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Editorial Reviews

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"The type of novel that is likely to attract an adaptation from Netflix" -Vincent Dublado, Readers' Favorite

"A heart-stopping thriller... A very interesting and impactful story. And very intense." -Enrique Biénzobas Reviews

"We find ourselves with two perfectly-outlined, decisive characters [...] the kind of couple that makes literature." -Ni un día sin libro

"Impeccable narration." -Eduardo Visquert, Algunos Libros Buenos

"A multi-faceted plot that combined police work, subterfuge, and religion to create a three-dimensional and original tale" -K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite

"Manuel Dorado knows how to keep the reader's attention for 500 pages." Miquel Barceló, Letras Perdidas

"Straightforward prose. Unexpected twists. A studied rhythm." -Rita Piedrafita, Palabras en Cadena

"Dorado has a way with words, which helps the reader to engage their imagination." -Online Book Club

"The story does not stay on the page. It jumps into the reader's mind and appeals to their ethical values." -Filias' home

"It grips the reader from the first few pages." -La Antigua Biblos

"One of the few stories that keep me turning the pages through the night." -Chirstian Sia, Reader's Favorite

"An ending like this, with rhythm, with nervousness, with release, with tension." -Mi Rincón Privado

"Such detailed and vivid images that it was like watching a film." -Conversando entre Libros

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XQKVS73
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 19, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2804 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 506 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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Manuel Dorado

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Manuel Dorado was born in La Mancha, Spain, in 1969. He is an aerospace engineer and writer. His stories have been included in books such as the anthologies “La carne despierta” (Gens Ediciones, 2013), “Segunda parabola de los talentos” (Gens Ediciones, 2011), “Plaza de Oriente” (COPSA, 2009), as well as literature magazines “THELunes” and “La Gran Belleza” in Spain and “Interpretextos” in Mexico.

Dorado has been awarded several literary prizes, such as “Vila de Mislata” Literary Award; "Patricia Sánchez Cuevas" International Short Story Award; honourable mention at “Julio Cortázar” Montevideo, Uruguay International Award; Finalist at Museum of Words International Literary Contest.

"The Midas Effect" was his first novel translated into English. It was selected and awarded as finalist at the literary section of the Sitges international Fantastic Film Festival in 2017. In 2021, his new novel: "Los Hijos de Eva", was published in Spanish.

In 2022, his book of tales "Amores distópicos" obtained the international Tiflos award, organised by ONCE and published in Spanish by EDHASA.

Find more about the author at www.manueldorado.es/english

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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Phil Bolos
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool premise
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
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The Midas Effect: A technothriller (English edition) by Manuel Dorado takes the old story of King Midas and the golden touch and turns it on its head. In this story, the idea is expanded to include anything that the person with the power wants. Our focus is on a young professor who has found that he can make any dream that he has into a reality, any desire or want can be his for the taking. Obviously, this sort of power will not go unnoticed for long and soon different government agencies are tracking him with the intention of using him for their own goals. But, can you control someone who can actually control anything he wants?
I found this to be a very interesting story that moves at a fast pace. The characters are well developed, and the story does a nice job of creating something new while paying tribute to the source material. The translations were done nicely and it was a very enjoyable read. If you enjoy thrillers or mythology, this will be a great read for you.
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Marcia
4.0 out of 5 stars Slow start, strong finish
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2021
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The Midas Effect: A technothriller it’s the English edition of a Spanish book that was very popular and even won some national awards. The translation is nicely done and it doesn’t seem to affect the quality of the story. Manuel Dorado delivers a great premise turning it into a solid story with well-built characters, starting from a very famous legend: the Midas touch. The story is a bit slow almost until the middle but it then picks up the pace and starts to be engaging and a real page-turner.
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quirru
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021
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The Midas Effect: A technothriller by Manuel Dorado. In this book, a University professor can make real everything he imagines, and of course, when the world starts to see his don they want him to get their virtue to their own use. So all secret and not-so-secret agencies try to get a hold of him and what he needs to do to escape all these people and stay free of obstruction to his endeavor to pursue what is right with his gift. The characters are well described, the pace is quick and steady and the plot is funny and interesting. I recommend this book to everyone that wants to pass some enjoyable reading hours.
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Nelly
3.0 out of 5 stars An imaginative read
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
As part of the name suggests, The Midas Effect is a technothriller that delves into the world of supernatural abilities, particularly the ancient Greek myth of King Midas. The protagonist, Miguel Le Fablec, experiences mysterious headaches intertwined with his aeronautical research and a chance encounter with American researcher Monica. The novel provides a modern interpretation of the ancient myth, delving into themes such as power, ambition, love, betrayal, and crime.

Manuel skillfully incorporates mathematics and physics to explain the scientific probability of these god-like abilities, paralleling the folklore of King Midas. It further digs deeper into the implications of such powers on individuals and society, touching on the intersection of science and religion. Conflicting beliefs between characters, one atheist and the other a Roman Catholic scientist, add this depth to the narrative.

It starts off as an awfully slow-paced read for my liking as the author's writing style, while immersive, occasionally becomes bogged down with flowery language and nonessential descriptions. However, the final chapters redeem the pacing and writing, showcasing a well-planned plot twist. Character development is well-executed for the most part, though some characters did not quite meet my expectations, specifically the primary antagonist. I felt a lack of connection to him.
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AliReads
5.0 out of 5 stars Very techy with interesting twists and turns
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
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The author Manuel Dorado has expertly presented an emotional dilemma for the readers in his novel The Midas Effect. What happens when we get everything we want in a tech heavy world? The writer intelligently added a twist to the conventional Midas story and gave it an impressive finish. All the characters are well-built with a captivating narration.
The author is Spanish and wrote the novel in his native language. Fortunately, translators interpret the words brilliantly. It is a fun read, and for readers who love to read innovative stories, The Midas Effect is a classic book.
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V.E.
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
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The Midas Effect: A technothriller (English edition) by Manuel Dorado has a rather unique premise of being able to turn your imagination into reality. That's a great start to this book and one that is executed well. The characters are well developed and the storyline flows easily as different elements are added from the CIA to NASA. This book is a twist on the classic Midas story, building and expanding upon that theme. Fun to read, engaging, and the translation from Spanish to English was done well too. Dive into this unique and interesting book to experience the fascinating concept of getting everything you could ever imagine. Highly recommend.
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Sanjin
5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative and cinematic, a real force
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
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What a great book. The premise is that one man can turn his imagination into reality and an idea like that can go in so many different directions. It is all about what the author will do with it, how original and imaginative he would be and where will the story go. I am really pleased that his writing paid off because this is a really good, exciting, steady-paced page-turner of a book. It is very cinematic and I can already see it on a big screen. For me, the plot is the driving force here and every other element, including the characters, is in the shadow. This is just that kind of a novel. And when the writing and plot development is this good, that is all you really need.
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Lorenza Seldner
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic piece of modern fiction
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021
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I liked this book! What’s not to love? A great premise, an excellent translation (for a change!), a suitable dosage of humor, suspense, drama, romance. This technothriller -a new concept for me -was a blast to read.

The characters are well-defined. This is one of those books that, on the one hand, entertain you -like a good TV show – but at the same time trigger some deep reflections. And of course, there’s always the US institution trying to control alien power. No wonder this book received so many accolades; it was original, engaging, and clever. Top-notch
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Jonty Spyda
5.0 out of 5 stars Killer ending
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2023
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A well-thought-out and written might-be, about what could be a modern God. Though as we all know, if another one turned up, there'd be secret agents and dastardly plans within days. The story is well written, well worth a four and maybe five, and then the ending is a definite five.
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César
5.0 out of 5 stars "Great read! Highly recommend it.
Reviewed in Spain on October 28, 2019
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"Great read! Highly recommend it. It's a book that is hard to put down from beginning to end full of tension and intrigue. It's set in the USA, Spain an Egypt. It combines the CIA, police investigations, the power of the mind, the power of religion and many other ingredients to make it a truly exciting read. I got through it in 4 days!

It's also interesting and nice to see that some successful writers 2.0 like @manueldorado are able to publish their work successfully by-passing the traditional publishing route!"
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