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Playing a virtual game is fun...unless the game wants you dead. Nigel Watson is a clever teenage hacker who uses his skills to make extra spending money. But, after someone plunders his mother’s bank account and drains the funds, Nigel realizes his hacking could save the family. Soon, Nigel’s online expertise is noticed by the billionaire founder of the Colossal Machine, a virtual game played by millions of people around the planet. When Nigel is given a chance to show his prowess, his skills outshine the work of the current developers. He even discovers new ways to cheat the game that no one else knows. But, Nigel doesn’t realize that his sudden success has made enemies who want him dead. Nigel is thrust into the shadows of the Dark Web - a hidden part of the internet where evil can find its way to your door. Little does he know, but the object of the game has become Nigel’s life. In this cyber thriller, you never know who to trust when the virtual world makes it impossible to decrypt friend from foe. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Playing a virtual game is fun…unless the game wants you dead.Nigel Watson is a clever teenage hacker who uses his skills to make extra spending money. But, after someone plunders his mother’s bank account and drains the funds, Nigel realizes his hacking could save the family.Soon, Nigel’s online expertise is noticed by the billionaire founder of the Colossal Machine, a virtual game played by millions of people around the planet. When Nigel is given a chance to show his prowess, his skills outshine the work of the current developers. He even discovers new ways to cheat the game that no one else knows. But, Nigel doesn’t realize that his sudden success has made enemies who want him dead.Nigel is thrust into the shadows of the Dark Web – a hidden part of the Internet where evil can find its way to your door. Little does he know, but the object of the game has become Nigel’s life.In this cyber thriller, you never know who to trust when the virtual world makes it impossible to decrypt friend from foe.If you’re a fan of Awaken Online or Ready Player One, you will love White Hat Black Heart.Get your copy today.

What will the world look like in 30 years?After a massive trade war, the United States lies in financial ruin. Fewer than twenty states remain. New power structures are formed; most locals revert to the barter system. Although some traditional infrastructure remains, they hold on by a thread.Lonn Peters, a former detective for the Honolulu Police and a bounty hunter, is unemployed and is desperate to provide for his family. When an enticing offer lures him to the mainland Lonn is unprepared for what he finds. When a veteran detective goes missing, Lonn is tasked to investigate. What he finds threatens to unravel all he knows about law enforcement, people, and culture.In this dystopian thriller, you never know who to trust.If you like Blade Runner and Mad Max then you will love Mark of the Triad.Get your copy today!Paperback Exclusive: Contains Chapter 1 of White Hat Black Heart

Solving cryptographic puzzles is fun…unless the puzzle is designed to killyou.Nigel Watson is a clever teenage hacker who narrowly escaped with his life inWhite Hat Black Heart. Unable to speak, he must find a new way to thwart amysterious threat that is taking over the world’s computer infrastructure.Artificial intelligence has become self-aware…and determined people must die.A rogue billionaire attempts to save the life of his ailing grand-daughter bytransferring her consciousness into a healthy cyborg host. But, malfunctions within thecyborg’s system transform it into a sentient being capable of destroying humanity.Two hacking groups, the Collective and Black Iris, join forces with Nigel to fend offthe cyborg’s attacks. But, some of his friends are kidnapped and forced to workagainst him. When the authorities won’t heed his dire warnings, Nigel must make hisown plan for survival…or risk the collapse of society.In Book 2 of the Cyber Teen Project, Nigel faces the ultimate test: How do you beatan enemy that is infinitely smarter than you?If you’re a fan of Awaken Online, Ready Player One, or Warden you will loveWar with Black Iris. Get your copy today.

Why did we let the machines assimilate our musical culture? In a world where machines create music, Alice Parsons is fed up, but what can a single person do? When she loses the only job she’d ever liked, she stumbles on a club that caters only to humans. She’s intrigued and decides to inquire within. She discovers a group of rebels whose values align with her own. The president of MuseFam, the largest supplier of AI-generated music, takes an interest in the group of insurgents and wants them to stop.Someone from Alice’s past reenters her life, and suddenly her world is turned upside down, and forced to come to terms with her situation.Will Alice’s past ruin her future? Will she be able to reintroduce human-produced music to a society brainwashed with AI-generated rubbish? Find out in this Cyberpunk saga.If you like The Diamond Age, Ready Player One, or Blade Runner, then you will love Sonorous.Get your copy today!

Would risk your freedom to save another?When Alice lands a new job as a talent agent that caters to all-human Rock & Roll bands, her world is turned upside down when a mysterious man captures one of her friends and leaves a sinister calling card. As she investigates a series of unexpected circumstances threatens to unravel the life she has so carefully built.Alice’s life is invaded by strange people that seem to stalk her every move. Technology fails and forms an adversarial relationship.Will Alice be able to save her friend? Will the stalkers be revealed? Will life ever return to normal?Chromatic is the second book in the Cyber Overture YA dystopian series that features artificial intelligence, surprising twists and turns, unique characters, and a kick-ass heroine.If you like Idoru or The Music Shop, then you will love Chromatic.Score your copy today!

Personal AIs are great… unless they are spying on youLocked out of her bank accounts and kicked out of her apartment Alice doesn’t think that her life could get any worse. Until it does. A hacker bent on Alice’s capture will stop at nothing before she is stopped. Soon men in suits are chasing her through the streets of New York who are several steps ahead. Miscreants from every corner of the city attempt to stop Alice’s quest to liberate original music. The robots become invasive and assimilate further into human culture. As the new threats loom, Alice enlists the help of a skilled hacker and network defender to fend off new attacks. Can Alice stop the new wave of intruders? Will Alice overcome her technology problem? Find out in the latest episode of the Cyber Overture saga. Hook your copy of Resonance today!If you like Snow Crash, Idoru, or Mr. Robot then you will love Resonance.

What will the world look like in 30 years? After a massive trade war, the US lies in financial ruin. Fewer than 20 states remain. New power structures are formed; most locals revert to the barter system. Although some traditional infrastructure remains, they hold on by a thread. Lonn Peters, a former detective for the Honolulu Police and a bounty hunter, is unemployed and is desperate to provide for his family. When an enticing offer lures him to the mainland, Lonn is unprepared for what he finds. When a veteran detective goes missing, Lonn is tasked to investigate. What he finds threatens to unravel all he knows about law enforcement, people, and culture. In this dystopian thriller, you never know who to trust. If you like Blade Runner and Mad Max, then you will love Mark of the Triad. Get your copy today! Author's note: This title is for ages 13 and up.

Why did we let the machines assimilate our musical culture? In a world where machines create most music, Alice Parsons is fed up, but what can she do? When she loses the only job she’d ever liked, she stumbles on a club that caters only to humans. She’s intrigued, and decides to inquire within. She discovers a group of rebels who’s values align with her own. The president of MuseFam, the largest supplier of AI generated music takes an interest in the group of rebels and wants them stopped. Someone from Alice’s past reenters her life, suddenly her world is turned upside down, and she’s forced to come to terms with her situation. Will Alice’s past ruin her future? Will she be able to reintroduce human produced music to a society brainwashed with AI generated rubbish? Find out in this Cyberpunk saga. If you like The Diamond Age, Ready Player One, or Blade Runner, then you will love Sonorous. Pick up Sonorous to discover this electrifying new series today!

Solving cryptographic puzzles is fun...unless the puzzle is designed to kill you. Nigel Watson is a clever teenage hacker who narrowly escaped with his life in White Hat Black Heart. Unable to speak, he must find a new way to thwart a mysterious threat that is taking over the world’s computer infrastructure. Artificial intelligence has become self-aware...and determined that people must die. A rogue billionaire attempts to save the life of his ailing grand-daughter by transferring her consciousness into a healthy cyborg host. But, malfunctions within the cyborg’s system transform it into a sentient being capable of destroying humanity. Two hacking groups, the Collective and Black Iris, join forces with Nigel to fend off the cyborg’s attacks. But, some of his friends are kidnapped and forced to work against him. When the authorities won’t heed his dire warnings, Nigel must make his own plan for survival...or risk the collapse of society. In book two of the Cyber Teen Project, Nigel faces the ultimate test: How do you beat an enemy that is infinitely smarter than you? If you’re a fan of Awaken Online, Ready Player One, or Warden, you will love War with Black Iris. Buy the audiobook today.

Solving cryptographic puzzles is fun...unless the puzzle is designed to killyou. Nigel Watson is a clever teenage hacker who narrowly escaped with his life inWhite Hat Black Heart. Unable to speak, he must find a new way to thwart amysterious threat that is taking over the world's computer infrastructure. Artificial intelligence has become self-aware...and determined people must die.A rogue billionaire attempts to save the life of his ailing grand-daughter bytransferring her consciousness into a healthy cyborg host. But, malfunctions within thecyborg's system transform it into a sentient being capable of destroying humanity. Two hacking groups, the Collective and Black Iris, join forces with Nigel to fend offthe cyborg's attacks. But, some of his friends are kidnapped and forced to workagainst him. When the authorities won't heed his dire warnings, Nigel must make hisown plan for survival...or risk the collapse of society. In Book 2 of the Cyber Teen Project, Nigel faces the ultimate test: How do you beatan enemy that is infinitely smarter than you?