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Joe is Online [Kindle Edition]

Chris Wimpress
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Once Joe is online the world begins to change, and not for the better.

The story weaves between Joe's gradual transition from a disturbed and lonely teenager to the orchestrator of an online cult, and the efforts of Penny Hunt, a cyberterrorism expert, to track him down and stop him.

Spanning continents and decades, in 'Joe is Online' you'll meet a nefarious internet psychic, a evangelical tele-atheist and glimpse a world which seems just around the corner.

Praise for 'Joe is Online' -

"As Joe's crimes escalate, his and Penelope's paths cross in cyberspace. When the timeline of "Joe is Online" progresses into the future, we enter the realm of speculative fiction, as Wimpress builds on the themes of cyberspace, cults, and terrorism, theorizing what the future might hold were someone to combine the worst of each of these areas." (Big Al's Books and Pals)

"The threads gradually join up, linking various characters over a long period of time, drawing them into the exact moment where Joe Brady's world must either explode, or be shut down." (Reader's Favourite)

"This novel does a thing of beauty; my read of it at least left me ruffled, but strangely happy. Through all the pain, the doubt, the anticipation, the fear and dread here and there, the sadness and the relief, I was constantly reminded of the most precious of rules: each coin has two sides, and there are no absolutes." (Butterfly-ometer Books)

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 393 KB
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004R9QSMO
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read 24 Mar 2011
By Yumbo
Format:Kindle Edition
I liked this novel a lot. Chris Wimpress sure knows how to write. The plot unfolds nicely as we are introduced to intriguing characters. The tension builds, the pace increases and the end is gripping. This book has real style. The narrative unfolds through the use of online tools -- email, chat rooms, saved documents. The reader gets a sense of eavesdropping on the activities of several people. The fun part is guessing how their worlds will collide. My only negative criticism is the title of the book, which is too bland for the adventure contained within its pages. I read this on my I-phone, which wasn't so difficult, and turned out to be highly appropriate. This novel is a product of the internet age; reading it in traditional print format would have taken something away.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, and very topical! 27 April 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
Superbly written book, takes a wee while to get into, but then you canny put it down!
Well worth a read, and ideal escapism from the other event that bloomed in St Andrews!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting ideas 14 May 2013
By Sarahax
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
A fable about how dependent we all are on the Internet, told through a series of emails, messages and extracts from online diaries. This is clever, but sometimes the narrative is a bit detached as it lacks the immediacy of people interacting and reacting to each other. Kept me reading though. The final two pages were a complete mystery - what was going on?
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3.0 out of 5 stars A well written first person thriller
The formatting of the novel took a little while to get used to but the formatting suited the style of the novel very well. Read more
Published 20 months ago by S.Duncan
4.0 out of 5 stars Joe is Online
I'm a sucker for a story that takes place largely in cyberspace like "Joe is Online." Most of us have seen examples of how online behavior differs from the "real world. Read more
Published 22 months ago by BigAl
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning New Format
I was unsure if this book's unusual format would work, but Chris has done a first-class job. It was very compelling read that made it impossible to put down! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Legal Geek
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast Paced & Compelling!
I was rather intrigued by the premise of using email, internet chats, blogging, etc. to progress the story rather than using a standard narrative. Read more
Published on 30 April 2011 by Killie
4.0 out of 5 stars A riveting read
I've finished this and loved the format Chris uses to build the story. It takes a few pages to get into the style but once you've familiarised yourself with it, it is very... Read more
Published on 17 April 2011 by C Y Chin
5.0 out of 5 stars A Thoroughly Good Read
Chris Wimpress's first book is a masterpiece of originality and style. The unusual "computer-speak" format is surprisingly compelling and the characters well-formed and diverse, so... Read more
Published on 5 April 2011 by hedleyhill
5.0 out of 5 stars Genius has a dark side
Who can you trust in the superconnected internet world? Is anyone who they seem to be? Forget opportunistic scammers wanting your money and bank details. Read more
Published on 1 April 2011 by Mr. J. A. Coats
4.0 out of 5 stars Review of the sample
(Review of just the sample) The story speeds along nicely and the somewhat novel use of first-party storytelling through emails and diaries, in their respective styles, works very... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2011 by Andrew Ives
5.0 out of 5 stars Remain in your homes
Part campus novel, part thriller, this is a massively enjoyable and dramatic account of the misanthropic Joe and the havoc he wreaks using computers. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2011 by Callum May
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