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Book Review - Zer0es

A Cinematic Hacker Apocalypse!




Zer0es by Chuck Wendig, published August 2015 by Harper Voyager


I was hooked right from the start. It had me on the edge of my seat, hurtling forward as the cast of unique but tech savvy young folks are defined and herded up into a secret facility. The author's created still currently relevant ideas about hackers and artificial intelligence. I think too many things are done with the best of intentions but without the foresight or insight as to what effects they will have. That's something I took away from this book, besides the sheer entertainment value! (which is turned up to 11!)

***SPOILER The artificial intelligence plays the nemesis of our protagonists.*** 

But our ragtag band of protagonists with big attitudes, and serious hacker skillz don't know what they are dealing with, and they must discover what is behind the madness that is spreading, in which humans are turned into almost zombie-like automatons, and what is the dark influence online rapidly gaining power? They are pushed to the limit, backed into corners and are forced to dodge techno-zombies and government agents to try to stop this dark beast from carrying out its apocalyptic goals!
Multiple points of view take us across the USA and through the dark side of the internet, slowly revealing the full horror of the catastrophe they must stop at all costs!

The story was executed at breathless speed, maximum tension and conflicts at every turn. Each character had such a unique voice, it really made this whole novel feel real. I felt like was sitting in a movie theater with the darkened lights, and the sci-fi edge, scary moments, cranked up tension and laugh-out-loud humor would make this the perfect date night movie! (in a novel!)
Just SO much fun to read. I loved this book. 

Rating: 8 out of 10 galaxies

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