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This is a work of fiction. Any references to real people, events, establishments, organizations, institutions, locales, or corporations are intended only to give this novel a sense of reality and authenticity, and are used fictitiously. The “Lantern” program is fictional, and the author knows of no plans or intentions for such a program at Google or any other entity. All other names, characters, places, dialogue, and incidents portrayed in this book are the product of the author’s imagination.

dead on arrival. Copyright © 2017 by Matt Richtel. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the nonexclusive, nontransferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on-screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse-engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins e-books.

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first edition

Digital Edition AUGUST 2017 ISBN: 978-0-06-244329-8

Print ISBN: 978-0-06-244327-4