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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Unreal!
16 Mar 2010
Format:Paperback
Many people resort to fantasy to offset the realities of life. Michael Kapinsky, the protagonist in this unusual novel, lives not only in the real world but in a virtual world to solve a series of murders. Mike is a forensic photographer for CSI in southern California still grieving over the loss of his wife. His therapist suggests joining Second Life, an online parallel universe, as a way of letting go of his depressive disposition, so he promptly logs on as Chas Chesnokov, private eye.
This step leads to all kinds of complications, setting the stage for various plot twists and insights into the real and virtual worlds. For instance, Mike learns that murder not only happens in real life but to avatars as well. Then there is the mechanism for all kinds of financial shenanigans, among others that humans can devise.
This well-written novel is so different from the run-of-the-mill murder mystery, that there can only be one recommendation: Go out and get a copy and read it. You will be pleased.
Recommended.
This step leads to all kinds of complications, setting the stage for various plot twists and insights into the real and virtual worlds. For instance, Mike learns that murder not only happens in real life but to avatars as well. Then there is the mechanism for all kinds of financial shenanigans, among others that humans can devise.
This well-written novel is so different from the run-of-the-mill murder mystery, that there can only be one recommendation: Go out and get a copy and read it. You will be pleased.
Recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
terrific thriller
8 Jan 2010
Format:Hardcover
In California, Orange County Forensic Science Service photographer Michael Kapinsky cannot cope with the crippling depression he feels ever since his wife Mora died from cancer. Her medical care ran him into steep debt that he despondently feels he can never climb out of.
Michael agrees to try an experimental online group therapy session as suggested by his shrink. As Chas Chesnokov he joins Second Life with its fourteen million members. Orange County crime scene investigator Janey Amat is a member too; managing the Twist of Fate Detective Agency. Janey is elated to have Michael sign on to SL and join her as her detective partner. Chas also enjoys the company of escort dancer Doobie Littlething. However, Chas soon fears that an online stalker is killing people on SL and in real life as Chas recognizes crime scenes online that match some he has been to as Michael.
This is a terrific thriller that contains strong SL and RL whodunits that link the virtual with the real. However, what makes the tale is the deep look at the psychological uplift of becoming part of a social online network as Peter May takes the audience deep inside the new way we relate and will relate virtually. With a strong investigative mystery and a deep look at a modern day network nation of fourteen million netizens that find the virtual intoxicating, Peter May provides a fascinating exciting thriller; if you have not read this author you are missing one of the best.
Harriet Klausner
Michael agrees to try an experimental online group therapy session as suggested by his shrink. As Chas Chesnokov he joins Second Life with its fourteen million members. Orange County crime scene investigator Janey Amat is a member too; managing the Twist of Fate Detective Agency. Janey is elated to have Michael sign on to SL and join her as her detective partner. Chas also enjoys the company of escort dancer Doobie Littlething. However, Chas soon fears that an online stalker is killing people on SL and in real life as Chas recognizes crime scenes online that match some he has been to as Michael.
This is a terrific thriller that contains strong SL and RL whodunits that link the virtual with the real. However, what makes the tale is the deep look at the psychological uplift of becoming part of a social online network as Peter May takes the audience deep inside the new way we relate and will relate virtually. With a strong investigative mystery and a deep look at a modern day network nation of fourteen million netizens that find the virtual intoxicating, Peter May provides a fascinating exciting thriller; if you have not read this author you are missing one of the best.
Harriet Klausner
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
My avatar highly recommends that you go AFK and read this!
21 April 2010
Format:Paperback
I couldn't put this book down. Anyone who has played Second Life (or who is curious) would be easily drawn into this mystery which involves more RL blood, SL guts, and L$ than you can shake a stick at. The author has a keen insight into human emotion. The characters are believable and the relationships, both real and virtual, are moving. Perhaps most notable is the frank portrayal of sex in SL, which doesn't cross the line into graphic smut (Well, maybe it's a tiny little bit smutty, but surely just enough!). I hope there is a sequel.
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