Pariah

by Jamie Alan Belanger

In the near future, the Internet experience becomes much more immersive, graphically presenting all information in avatar-driven virtual cities. Neil Roberts, a computer programmer for the largest security software provider on the planet, breaks his normal routine when he stops in a bar and witnesses a murder. His once boring life changes drastically when, through a twist of fate and a realization that his life has no purpose beyond his job, he leaves the scene of the crime and becomes a prime suspect. Neil's life then shifts from protecting people and companies to becoming that which he most despised... a hacker.

278 pages, Paperback

First published November 22, 2010

About the author

Jamie Alan Belanger lives in Maine, where he shares a home with seven computers, a rebellious toaster, and an alarming number of half-finished universes. He currently works as a freelance software engineer, architect, and troubleshooter for his company Syntax Sorcery. He devotes any free time to his other company, Lost Luggage Studios, where he is a programmer, designer, writer, editor, publisher, graphic artist, photographer, and more.

In short, Jamie is a workaholic who is rarely more than two days away from having a meaningful conversation with his toaster. His hobbies include WW2 and computer history, artificial intelligence theory, cooking, beer, nature, photography, and designing worlds he'd rather live in.