Decryption Gambit

Name: Decryption Gambit
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ISBN: 9781970601909

The Mineral of Silence

Doug Collins

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English

Doug Collins
08 May 2026

Coding theory & cryptology; Data encryption

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One breakthrough. Total transparency. No place to hide.

The ""Quantum Apocalypse"" is no longer a theoretical threat.

When a country successfully deploys the world's first functional quantum processor, the foundation of global security-encryption-is instantly rendered obsolete. Every bank account, every state secret, and every private communication is laid bare.

In Decryption Gambit, the arrival of this ""God-key"" triggers a desperate geopolitical scramble. As world powers realize their digital fortresses have turned into glass houses, a high-stakes chess match begins. The winner gains total information dominance; the loser faces the total collapse of their national infrastructure.

This isn't just a technothriller-it's a terrifyingly plausible look at the ""New Architecture"" required to survive in a post-quantum world. Blending technical grit with relentless pacing, Doug Collins explores the razor-thin line between absolute privacy and global anarchy.

The clock is ticking. The keys are changing. The gambit has begun.

What readers are saying about the Quantum Worlds series:

""A chillingly realistic portrayal of near-future cyber warfare.""

""Technical precision meets high-octane suspense.""

""Finally, a thriller that understands the true stakes of the quantum race.""

By: Doug Collins
Imprint: Doug Collins
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9781970601909
ISBN 10: 1970601906
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 08 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active