Massimo Marino is a scientist envisioning science fiction. He spent years at CERN and The Lawrence Berkeley Lab followed by leading positions at Apple, Inc. and at the World Economic Forum. He is also co-founder of "Squares on Blue", a Big Data Analytics service company.Massimo currently lives in France and crosses the border with Switzerland multiple times daily, although he is no smuggler."Daimones" is the first volume of the homonymous "Daimones Trilogy" and is based on personal experience and facts with an added "what if" to provide an explanation to current and past events. It is his first novel. Watch the book trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROnM9qPRXJU"Daimones" is the recipient of the 2012 PRG Award Reviewers' Choice in Science Fiction, and the Seal of Excellence in Quality Writing from both the Awesome Indies (awesomeindies.net) and the indiePENdents.org association.In September 2013 "Daimones" won the Hall of Fame - Best in Science Fiction Award, shortlisted by the Quality Reads UK Book Club. http://www.orangeberrybooktours.com/expo/2013/08/best-science-fiction/With the second volume, "Once Humans", the series is the 2013 Winner of the PRG Reviewer's Choice Award Best in Science Fiction Series, and Honorable Mention at 2014 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards in Science Fiction.In May 2014, the Jury of the National Indie Excellence Awards in LA, selected "Daimones" as FINALIST in Science Fiction. http://www.wireservice.ca/index.php?module=News&func=display&sid=11921"Once Humans" starts seven years after the events narrated in "Daimones". The Communities led by the Selected are about to thrive and peace and security reigns on Eridu...not for long.In Vol.3 "The Rise of the Phoenix", things change as they must. A new order and a new course will put in place the events the Moîrai have sewn and destined to rip apart the foundations of the galaxy.He also writes short chilling, twisted, horror stories, oftentimes while having breakfast. Go figure why. 5-stars Reviewed by Christopher Dagg for Readers' Favorite"Daimones" by Massimo Marino is an apocalypse book with a differenceIt is attractively written and the language flows well. "Daimones" explores some difficult themes. Yet the plot didn't tire but shifted gear to an exciting finish. A great read.""Daimones Trilogy" book one. "A story that is compelling and offers a glimpse into a realistic world that soon becomes something more. The elements of the plot allow the reader to explore human condition as well as a paranormal existence.The story offers a consistent flow, continuity in scene purpose, and progression of events. The characters are well developed and Dan is a solid, yet complex, main character that anchors the story." -- Greenleaf Book Group, LLCJudge, Writer's Digest 21st Annual Self-Publishing Book Awards - "Massimo Marino's Daimones is a compelling story that shows the full range of the human condition through otherworldly examples. The what-ifs in this story will leave readers with bone-chilling concerns. This book is sure to have readers yearning for more from this author. I like the packaging of this book. The front cover is definitely eye catching and compelling. The story blurb on the back offers just enough to whet a prospective reader's desire to open the book and start reading. The quality of the materials rivals that of the most successful books on the market. The prologue is masterfully crafted. First person narrative enables readers to get into the skin of the characters. Marino does an excellent job of making the people in the story sympathetic. Dialogue rings true to each character."Grammar: 5 starsProduction Quality and Cover Design: 5 starsCharacter Development: 5 stars.If interested in more details about Massimo Marino, please see his full profile on Linkedin: http://ch.linkedin.com/in/massimomarinoOn Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/MassimoMarinoAuthorand on his own blog site: http://massimomarinoauthor.comJoin the NewRelease mailing list at: http://massimomarinoauthor.com/mailing-list