Hacker School

by Allan R. Wallace

"Hey! I thought Hacker School is a fiction story about hacking."

"It is. But hacking changed when Hacker Jon died. Now It's serious about human rights."

"What about hacktivism, action, writing code, playing with people's minds, and big bad guys that need to be taken down a bunch?"

"That's here too, just start reading."

"Give me a sample first."

Hacker
is it just a dream; or is it in your future?

* My future found me in Juvenile Detention.

Juvie is not fun. Think of how nicely governments play. Juvie is almost as bad.

What happens when you get kicked out of Juvie? I was trapped next to my cell by three girls. They hurt me, I hurt them, and one was probably broken permanently. They started it, 3 on 1, and weren't worried if they maimed or killed me. The bad damage went to the backup carrying a shiv. Happily I wasn't cut bad. Turns out they are part of a gang. Not good.

When I'm released from confinement I walk up to a big, tough girl that doesn't look like me or them, she prepares to fight.

"Not interested." I tell her. "I hurt three that jumped me; I need to know more about them. Maybe we can work together."

"You can't join my gang." she says, still ready to fight. She's no fool; she doesn't drop her guard.

"I'm not going to join any gang, I want allies. I'll jump in to protect your people, you watch my back. If I'm attacked by just two I'll fight my own wars. If more than that I'd like it if you keep the extras off me."

Nook

First published March 4, 2011

Reviews

[Torfinn Ingolfsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it.

[Sandra (I don't read, I devour.) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the free books on Kindle that is actually worth some real money! My favorite thing about the book is the post-apocalyptic world the author paints... a world where most books have been lost due to converting all books to electronic form... sound familiar? In this world, once a certain book had come out all a powerful person has to do is press a button and the book is deleted... permanently.

I liked the characters and the main plot - reclaiming the lost knowledge by hacking - I'm looking forward to more!

[michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I dl'd it because it was free and I am always interested to see how technology is portrayed in fiction. I gave it 3 stars but I think I would give it 4 if there was a little more filled in. However, I enjoyed the seeds of what was put out there. I see that it is a prequel to a trilogy so I might have to check that out for more story and details. Overall, I found it pretty interesting and I kept wanting to know what would happen next.

[Charlene · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think to really enjoy this book you must have to read the others in the series. I think it was meant to be a prequel, but there was quite a bit that was confusing and not explained at all. I can't recommend it if you haven't read the others.

[Cindy DeLong · Rating 1 out of 5]

This started out pretty good with a girl in learning how to defend herself in juvenile detention. Then it got weird and all sci-fi. It lost me going way over my head. I had no desire to finish it, but if you are into sci-fi, you may find this book enjoyable.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good, but kind of short, but it was to the point, and I really liked it!!!!!!!!!!!!