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Mark Alpert
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Mark Alpert

A self-described lifelong "science geek," Mark Alpert majored in astrophysics at Princeton University, writing his undergraduate thesis on an application of Einstein's theory of relativity. After earning an MFA in poetry at Columbia and working as a... Read full bio

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Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Thriller writer and lifelong science geek
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November 17, 2008
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Final Theory will be released on February 15, 2011 in Compact Disk
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Final Theory will be released on January 25, 2011 in Mass Market Paperback
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Final Theory is now available in Mass Market Paperback
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Final Theory
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Final Theory is now available in Mass Market Paperback
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Final Theory will be released on July 28, 2009 in Mass Market Paperback
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Final Theory is now available in Mass Market Paperback
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Mark Alpert Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. "The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking, and thus we drift toward unparalleled catastrophe." -- Albert Einstein Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. Dreams of Children (The Jam), Funky Western Civilization (Tonio K.), Thunder Road (Bruce), Maria (Bernstein/Sondheim), Anarchy in the U.K. (Sex Pistols) Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Skiing Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. Songwriting Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Major-league pitcher Learn more about Mark Alpert

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Malta Independent Daily, March 7, 2013
..."Extinction" (Thomas Dunne Books), by Mark Alpert You must be logged in to your account in order to submit a comment. Choose one of the below options...
Scientific American, February 14, 2013
...Mark Alpert is a former editor at Scientific American who has gone on to become a best-selling science fiction writer. We talk about his latest book, Extinction, an apocalyptic tale hinging...
WFAA.com, February 12, 2013
..."Extinction" (Thomas Dunne Books), by Mark Alpert A Chinese experiment involving the use of political prisoners and a supercomputer goes horribly wrong in Mark Alpert's chilling thriller, "Extinction." Alpert spins a variant of the...
Globe and Mail, February 1, 2013
...it’s possible. Michael Crichton (The Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park) was a master of the genre. Extinction, by Mark Alpert, is almost as good. What if the Chinese developed an artificial intelligence capable of taking over a human host, turning men...
Ventura County Star, November 3, 2012
...room of mostly El Dorado residents inside City Hall applauded after the vote was finalized. El Dorado attorney Mark Alpert said he would consult with the park owners to determine the next step. "That's the decision of the client, whether to file suit...
CNN Money, October 21, 2012
...REPORTER ASSOCIATES Christopher Knowlton and Sarah Smith Among the contributors to this special report on the� stock� market: MARK ALPERT, ROSALIND KLEIN BERLIN, WELLINGTON CHU, DARIENNE L. DENNIS, JACLYN FIERMAN, CATHERINE COMES HAIGHT, FREDERICK...
Fortune, October 21, 2012
...capitalist system. REPORTER ASSOCIATES Christopher Knowlton and Sarah Smith Among the contributors to this special report on the stock market: MARK ALPERT, ROSALIND KLEIN BERLIN, WELLINGTON CHU, DARIENNE L. DENNIS, JACLYN FIERMAN, CATHERINE COMES...
Daily and Sunday Review, October 11, 2012
...CEO; Linda Berry, Vice President of Human Resources; William Rohrbach, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer; and Mark Alpert, MD, General and Vascular Surgeon. The highly anticipated ground breaking took place this week on the Memorial...
HealthCare Design, September 20, 2012
...Award and the 2012 Design Excellence Award are yet to be announced. Serving on the 2012 Jury were: Mark Alpert, PE, DBIA, CH2M HILL; Neil Becker, Assoc. AIA, DBIA, LEED AP, Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc.; Sarah Brand, PE, DBIA, Balfour Beatty...
Design-Build Institute of America, September 18, 2012
...judged by a distinguished panel composed exclusively of owners and DBIA™ professionals. Serving on the 2012 Jury were: Mark Alpert, PE, DBIA, CH2M HILL; Neil Becker, Assoc. AIA, DBIA, LEED AP, Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc.; Sarah Brand, PE,...
Information Today, September 2, 2012
..."It From Bit." I came across all this lately in an interesting place, two recent novels by Mark Alpert titled Final Theory and The Omega Theory. These science-based thrillers, heavy on suspense and drama and light on character development and literary...