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Ghost in the Shell: The Official Movie Novelization

By James Swallow
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In Ghost in the Shell: The Official Movie Novelization, James Swallow explores a futuristic world where Major, a cybernetic human with a blend of mechanical enhancements and human mind, leads a special-ops task force. Her team faces formidable foes as they investigate a cyber-terrorist who's targeting Hanka Robotics, the company behind Major's creation. The story delves into themes of identity and technology while maintaining a thrilling pace in this sci-fi narrative.
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Ghost in the Shell is an American science fiction crime film based on the Japanese manga of the same name by Masamune Shirow. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbk, Michael Pitt, Takeshi Kitano, Chin Han, Lasarus Ratuere and Juliette Binoche.

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Ghost in the Shell is an American science fiction crime film based on the Japanese manga of the same name by Masamune Shirow. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbæk, Michael Pitt, Takeshi Kitano, Chin Han, Lasarus Ratuere, and Juliette Binoche.

Cyborg policewoman The Major (Scarlett Johansson) and her task force, Section 9, thwart cyber criminals and hackers. Now, they must face a new enemy who will stop at nothing to sabotage Hanka Robotics' artificial intelligence technology.

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ISBN: 9781785657528

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

James Swallow is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty-five books, including fiction from the worlds of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and more. His other credits feature scripts for videogames and radio drama, including Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Fable: The Journey, Battlestar Galactica, and Killzone 2. A BAFTA nominee, James lives in London.

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