In the world of computing, there are names that shine as beacons of innovation, and then there is Seymour Cray, a luminary whose brilliance redefined the boundaries of technology. "The Supermen," penned by the acclaimed Charles J. Murray, unfolds the captivating saga of Cray and the cadre of exceptional minds who pioneered the supercomputer, catapulting humanity into the Information Age. This is not merely the biography of a computer genius but a thrilling narrative that chronicles the seismic shift from behemoth, clunky machines to the sleek powerhouses driving today's digital revolution. Murray escorts readers through the inception of these technological marvels, beginning in the aftermath of World War II, into the heart of a Cold War-driven quest for supremacy, and onto the stages of corporate and academic arenas where the future was being coded by the hands of the few. "The Supermen" is more than a historical account; it is a testament to human creativity and perseverance. Murray, through meticulous research and intimate interviews—including the last with Cray before his untimely demise—paints a vivid picture of a man whose vision transcended the possible, whose dedication to his craft spurred a maelstrom of innovation that defeated giants. Herein lies a tale of audacity, where a small group of engineers, led by the enigmatic Cray, dared to dream bigger, pushing past the boundaries of the known to usher in a new era of computing. Murray's narrative does more than immortalize these trailblazers; it invites readers to witness the birth of the future, a future forged by the supermen who dared to ask, "What if?" and answered with the creation of machines that transformed the world.