Kianola - Nathan Roth
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"Kianola takes you on a roller coaster of emotions. The quests and battles were written so well, the conversations felt real, and the main character was so easy to root for. It reminded me of just how powerful connections forged through games can be (and how easy it is to get lost in the digital world). Gamer guys and gals, this one’s for you!" - NetGalley Reviewer
Can a hero in-game rise in real life? The harsh realities of middle school meet the endless possibilities of an online fantasy realm. Nole, an awkward eighth-grade introvert, escapes into the mystical world of Enix, where he reinvents himself as a brave adventurer.
While facing the daily struggles of adolescence—bullies, unrequited crushes, and self-doubt—Nole finds solace in a digital universe filled with mythical creatures, perilous quests, and the chance to be anything he dreams of.
But will his newfound confidence in-game translate to real life? Kianola is a tale of friendship, self-discovery, and imagination, capturing the journey of growing up across two worlds.
Artificial Selection: A Near-Future Science Fiction Mystery Novel by Marianne Pickles
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"It was wonderful to find a storyline that feels original! The worldbuilding was highly effective without falling into an oversimplified utopian or dystopian universe. The characters are hugely likeable and realistic, the detective storyline takes some fantastic twists and turns and the writing keeps you wanting to find out what happens next."
An AI, an investigator, and a geneticist walk into a library...
It’s the year 2101, and half of England is underwater, but the horrors of the Melt are becoming a distant memory thanks to ArkTech, the company that saved the world.
The ArkTech Territory is the only home Charlotte Vance has ever known, so when Ben, the company’s curious AI, starts asking awkward questions about human behaviour, she's only too happy to help.
But as she investigates the mystery of why a geneticist is stealing pages from library books, Charlotte is forced to confront unsettling truths about her past, and about the company she’s always trusted.
The deeper she digs, the more she realises her discoveries could threaten everything she holds dear. Charlotte must make a choice – and the wrong decision could cost her everything.
Admins: Simulation's End by David Horn
"Riveting sci-fi story… impressive, absorbing character study.”– Kirkus Reviews
"The kind of story I could see being developed into a movie or TV series.” – ReadersFavorite (5 Star Review)
What if you discovered you were simply a player in a computer simulation? What if it was about to be deleted? Where would your moral compass take you?
It was meant to be a fun night out at a party, but on the way home Chris, Sierra, Joey and Lana are caught in a deadly car crash. Desperately seeking help, Joey and Lana stumble upon a mysterious cabin with an eerie green light inside it. Touching the light unlocks strange powers, revealing they're part of a vast simulation overseen by powerful ‘Admins.’ When their reckless pursuit of newfound abilities leads to chaos, and the Admins want to delete the simulation, the teens must grapple with the consequences of their actions and the ultimate question of their existence.
Soon the Admins are after them and they must navigate the secrets about themselves and the simulation itself in a race-against-time to save the world as they know it.
