In an increasingly wired and computer-friendly world, massive multiplayer online games have become the ultimate form of entertainment. And the most popular gaming universe of all is Omnitopia, created by genius programmer Dev Logan. For millions of people around the world, Omnitopia is an obsession, a passionate pastime, almost a way of life. But there's a secret to Omnitopia, one that Dev would give his life to protect—the game isn't just a program or a piece of code. It's become sentient—alive. And it's Dev's job to keep it that way.
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"This is a wonderful, light SF thriller weaving together massively multiplayer online role-playing games and corporate intrigue. You'll find lots of likable, intelligent characters here, and a few requisite bad guys. I thought I knew where the story was going, but the ending really surprised me!" — Sheila (5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a wonderful, light SF thriller weaving together massively multiplayer online role-playing games and corporate intrigue. You'll find lots of likable, intelligent characters here, and a few requisite bad guys. I thought I knew where the story was going, but the ending really surprised me!"
“Neatly set up for a sequel, this outstanding speculative novel is action-packed and fast-moving, and Duane’s lavish, expansive world building already seems eerily prescient.”
This outstanding speculative novel is action-packed and fast-moving, and Duane's lavish, expansive world building already seems eerily prescient.
" A great fusion of biz/financial thriller and near-future VR science fiction. I had a hard time getting through the expository stuff in the first 50 pages or so, but once I hit my stride I couldn't put it down. "
" Users of Second Life and World of Warcraft will find this pushes their gamer buttons. "
" Cyber-space is the setting. Written from several character points-of-view. Looking forward to hearing more in this series. "
" Wow what a great book. Now if we could just get the second book published.... "
" As always, LOVED Diane Duane but now I am left wondering, will there be a second book???? "
" ok read, a bit naive view of the gaming world, black and white characters etc.can't call it challenging, but was ok to listen to while painting the bedroom which is what i needed it for ;) "
" I enjoyed this book; the good guys were good and the bad guys weren't. And I really liked how they portrayed the code and computer battles. "
" I so want to play online in the Omnitopedia worlds. Sounds like a combination of WoW and Second Life and something bigger. What variety and what fun! I flew through this book, it sucked me right in and I was even okay with the ending. Can't wait for #2. "
" For the record I did not actually finish or even read half of this book. I just think Omnitopia Dawn is a really fun word to say and I FUCKING WANT THE GAME TO HAPPEN. That is all. "
" Meh kind of anticlimactic. "
" Nothing is wrong in this book which is precisely what is wrong with it. "
" Read from 8/17 - 8/21. "
" I just keep stumbling across books with sentient computers! This was very entertaining. Four stars instead of five because I felt like the good guys and bad guys were way too black and white. Still, sometimes it's nice to read about an impossibly utopian workplace. "
" Great idea, but conventional phrasing and characterization made it less than it could have been. "
" Even if you're not a gmaer (I'm not) this book is still great. I oculd not put it down! "
" I enjoyed this book a lot, and I'm looking forward to anything else in this world. I'm glad that my guess about the identity of Phil's informant was incorrect. "
Diane Duane, a descendant of New York’s first mayor, worked as a psychiatric nurse in New York before beginning her writing career. A New York Times bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy, Duane boasts a large resume of written work. In addition to her numerous novels and popular series Young Wizards, Duane has written short stories, comics, screenplays and computer games, all to great recognition. She lives in Ireland with her husband.
Kirby Heyborne is a musician, actor, and professional narrator. Noted for his work in teen and juvenile audio, he has garnered over twenty Earphones Awards. His audiobook credits include Jesse Kellerman’s The Genius, Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother, and George R. R. Martin’s Selections from Dreamsongs.
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