Then they are reunited with their body, which is lying inside a capsule. People can switch between these worlds at will and, when they die there, they are not truly dead instead, they merely return to the »real world« – same as at night when they sleep. That’s why world designers construct »alternative realities«, such as landscapes populated by dinosaurs, life at court in the Middle Ages, and surfing and chilling out on a beach. 'In the not too distant future, the world is an inhospitable place: droughts, storms, floods. CliFi Thriller (Climate Fiction): Climate change & virtual reality.That‘s why Jana needs to solve the crime, she’s responsible for stopping the destruction. In times of climate change, VR is the only safe place for humankind. Until one day, a dead body is found, in both, ’Virtual Reality‘ and the real world. Jana, is this world‘s designer and person in power, she’s satisfied with her masterpiece. An idyllic fishing village with beautiful nature and, every now and then, a breeze of fresh air from the nearby sea. Kerrybrook is Jana‘s favourite virtual escape. Overall, a thrilling novel, recommended for Ages 15-Up.Where do we go when Nowhere is the only destination left? There’s also some swearing and fantasy violence, but nothing graphic enough to mention. There are some dark moments in the story, including a scene where one character is accused of assault, and another where characters discuss a suicide that happened several years previous. While this novel has the potential to be enjoyed by teens of any age and gender, it’s not completely fun and games. The sinisterness of the game is truly creepy, and the mystery of Erebos is intriguing enough to drive the story at a fast pace towards its thrilling conclusion. What is the purpose of Erebos, exactly? And more importantly-can it be stopped?Īs a reader, all I can say is that this international import is truly awesome. When one of his delivered packages turns out to contain something highly illegal, Nick gets scared. One day he’s instructed to leave an unmarked package under a bridge, the next day he’s told to take pictures of two strangers in their car. At first, Nick thinks it’s harmless stuff. The Messenger promises to heal Sarius, on the condition that Nick performs a series of menial tasks-not within the game, but outside in the real world. When his character, Sarius, is mortally wounded in battle, all seems lost-until a sinister authority figure, the Messenger, offers his help. At first, he thinks it’s your average, run of the mill game-but soon, he’s hooked, obsessively gaming late into the night, plotting ways to gain new experience levels. It’s called Erebos, and it allows you to design your own character, join in group quests, and fight in battles in a lush fantasy setting. While at school, Nick is approached by a classmate offering the latest fantasy role-playing game.

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