Virtual Immortality by Matthew S. CoxMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shades Of Life & Death
This seems to be a stand alone novel set in the same world as the Division Zero series as well as The Awakened series.
Nina was born to a wealthy and priveledged family. She was expected to marry well and have lots of babies... But she wasn't interested in that at all. She wanted to make a difference and help people... Just not as a patrol officer in Division One! She is afraid all the time... Of getting someone killed. Of getting hurt. Of getting herself killed. Only her partner (and lover) Vincent makes anything about Division One bearable. Being tortured and hazed every day makes her miserable. She knows she is too tiny. Being a Tech in Division Two is her dream and she will not quit before she realizes it! Will she survive long enough to transfer to Division Two now that her promotion seems to be in sight? Will Vincent EVER propose? Will her shallow parents ever get over themselves and accept her and her choices? Or will everything unravel and fall apart now that the end seems to be in sight?
Joey is a Hacker obsessed with the Old West. He almost has to be... Coming from Mars! Everything there had the feeling of the Old West in the wild days before true civilization. Not that he can EVER go back! Besides with his father dead the only thing left on Mars is his evil sister... So no point really. His latest obsession is hunting down Cleopatra (whoever she is) and paying her back for all the crazy evil crap she's done to him for the past six months! She has made his life more miserable than he could have believed was even possible. How does she keep eluding him? Who is she really? Why is he all of a sudden her victim? Will he ever find her? Will he get his revenge?
Set in a superfuturistic dystopian sci-fi world where the police and the military rule and corporations are the root of all evil you would think this story would be hard to believe but the opposite is the case. It sucks you in and keeps you enthralled as all the complex characters interact in their nightmare world that is both surreal and yet super realistic. The intricate plot lines and character relationships weave a breathtaking story that leaves you wanting more. I hope the author decides to make this a series as I am not ready to leave this world yet!
***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy hyperrealistic yet surreal futuristic sci-fi Dystopian realities with a myriad cast of characters that will drag you into their world and refuse to let go... filled with horror and hope as well as plenty of action, adventure, romance, intrigue, suspense, thrills&chills, mystery and more plot twists to keep you on your toes :)
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