by William Gibson
Published 2012
The thrilling conclusion to William Gibson’s classic Sprawl Trilogy, which began with the groundbreaking Neuromancer and “open[ed] up a new genre” (San Francisco Chronicle) “Brilliant, gritty, densely textured.”—Kirkus Reviews Enter the uniquely prescient world of the Sprawl—lyric and mechanical, sensual and violent, sobering and exciting—where multinational corporations and high-tech outlaws vie for power, traveling into the computer-generated universe known as cyberspace. Into this world comes Mona, a young girl with a murky past and an uncertain future whose life is on a collision course with internationally famous virtual reality star Angie Mitchell. Since childhood, Angie has been able to tap into cyberspace without a computer. Now, from inside cyberspace, a kidnapping plot is masterminded by a phantom entity who has plans for Mona, Angie, and all humanity, plans that cannot be controlled . . . or even known. And behind the intrigue lurks the shadowy Yakuza, the powerful Japanese criminal syndicate, whose leaders ruthlessly manipulate people and events to suit their own purposes. But even the Yakuza is no match for the machinations of an opaque artificial intelligence, whose goals no human can hope to comprehend. Don't miss any of the Sprawl Trilogy NEUROMANCER • COUNT ZERO • MONA LISA OVERDRIVE
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American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
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Indian · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Alok K's intense and suspenseful delivery aligns well with the narrative's dangerous undertones, providing a captivating, measured pace that builds anticipation for the high-tech setting.”
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
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A young woman with a vulnerable yet resilient quality in her voice, reflecting her murky past and uncertain future. Her speaking style should evolve as she faces challenges.
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“June's velvety, breathy, and gentle tone perfectly embodies Mona's vulnerable yet resilient quality, offering an intimate and relaxing touch that can evolve with her challenges.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Whispery
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German · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Chill
“Mira Whisper's soft, breathy, and calming rhythm captures Mona's gentle side, providing a sense of comfort and safety that can subtly shift as she gains confidence.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
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Indian · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
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A famous virtual reality star whose voice carries a certain confidence and an ethereal quality, hinting at her unique connection to cyberspace. Smooth and captivating.
African American · Middle-Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Shayla's warm, expressive, and smooth delivery perfectly captures Angie's confident and captivating virtual reality star persona, hinting at her unique connection to cyberspace.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +58 more
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British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
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American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
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American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Mature
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American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
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“A deep, serious, and calm tone with a mysterious quality makes this voice a strong contender for the Phantom Entity, reflecting an entity beyond human comprehension.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Serious
“John's velvety, warm baritone, capable of moving between quiet menace and poetic stillness, captures the intelligent and manipulative essence of the Phantom Entity.”
A powerful and ruthless voice, calm and authoritative, yet with an underlying menace. Reflects the calculated manipulation of the Japanese criminal syndicate.
Male · Old · Narration · Deep · Calm · Smooth · +3 more
“This voice's deep, calm, and smooth delivery, coupled with a mysterious and measured tone, perfectly suits the Yakuza Leader's ruthless and calculated manipulation.”
Indian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Serious
“Rudra's dark, suspenseful, and mysterious tone, with a deep and measured pace, embodies the underlying menace and serious nature of a Yakuza leader.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Modulated
“Reuven's deep, resonant baritone and measured, thoughtful timbre convey the calm gravitas and underlying power of a Yakuza leader, suggesting ancient wisdom and control.”
Indian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
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American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
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