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In 2095, every facet of society runs perfectly by computers and advanced technology. Citizens like Britannia Stone conduct their lives effortlessly with a genetically embedded barcode linked to Central, the world government. But this easy lifestyle, one without economical hardships, crime and disease, comes with a price - the freedom of choice. Now world citizens are beginning to mysteriously disappear. John Ettinger, a society inactive and member of the underground group called the Starters, knows the reason why. With the help of Kendall Knowlton, a highly-gifted psychic child, it becomes a race against time as Britannia and John join forces before they are next to disappear. They must stay alive long enough to reach Central's mainframe and destroy the enemy before the enemy destroys all of mankind.
- GenresScience Fiction Fantasy
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2006
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28 people want to read
About the author
Caitlin McKenna
9 books46 followersEver since she can remember, Caitlin McKenna has always loved a good story. Naturally, she landed Hollywood where she embarked on an acting and screenwriting career.
Now she enjoys writing any story where love drives the narrative. Caitlin lives with her husband and two spoiled dachshunds in Southern California, and is working on her next novel.
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Now she enjoys writing any story where love drives the narrative. Caitlin lives with her husband and two spoiled dachshunds in Southern California, and is working on her next novel.
Please visit her website at: https://www.caitlinmckenna.com
You can also connect with Caitlin at:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/caitmckenna
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorcaitl...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorcaitli...
Email: AuthorCaitlinMcKenna@gmail.com
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January 23, 2022
This is a great read! Having read her lighthearted "My Big Fake Irish Life," I wasn't sure what to expect with a science fiction novel. I needn't have worried; McKenna is an extremely versatile storyteller. "Logging Off" is gritty, suspenseful and action-packed. Given all of the advances in robotics and artificial intelligence in recent years, there is a definite shiver factor in "Logging Off."
May 25, 2010
Logging Off
Caitlin McKenna
Virtual BookWorm
ISBN: 1589399188
(from her website) In 2095, every facet of society runs perfectly by computers and advanced technology. Citizens like Britannia Stone conduct their lives effortlessly with a genetically embedded barcode linked to Central, the world government. But this easy lifestyle, one without economical hardships, crime and disease, comes with a price - the freedom of choice.
Now world citizens are beginning to mysteriously disappear. John Ettinger, a society inactive and member of the underground group called the Starters, knows the reason why. With the help of Kendall Knowlton, a highly-gifted psychic child, it becomes a race against time as Britannia and John join forces before they are next to disappear. They must stay alive long enough to reach Central's mainframe and destroy the enemy before the enemy destroys all of mankind.
It is weird to see someone like Caitlin McKenna self publishing a book. With all her movie and TV credits you’d think a publisher would jump on the opportunity to do this book, but she went the independent route. And that’s why I picked up this book in a second hand store while on holiday in Japan.
I wasn’t sure if I should fork out the money for this title as I do recognize the name but I loathe Lost. Possibly the worst show in the world (everyone at work raved about it, talked about and discussed possible plot turns/reasons, etc)—but I digress.
As far as Syfy goes, this is an excellent books. The plot moves fast, the POV is (unfortunately) all over the place—head hopping takes a bit to get used to, though in this book each character is clearly mentioned and it is easy to follow. The ideas are rusty and used before but Caitlin uses it as a backdrop to the plot, not part of it.
The ending was stretched out. There were lines where I cringed (these are few and far between), example: She screamed in terror. He cried out in pain. The love interest formed too quickly, but I think Caitlin was going for the “love at first sight” concept. The characters are well formed and following their trials were easy.
This was a pleasant surprise and I finished it on the plane home.
79%
Caitlin McKenna
Virtual BookWorm
ISBN: 1589399188
(from her website) In 2095, every facet of society runs perfectly by computers and advanced technology. Citizens like Britannia Stone conduct their lives effortlessly with a genetically embedded barcode linked to Central, the world government. But this easy lifestyle, one without economical hardships, crime and disease, comes with a price - the freedom of choice.
Now world citizens are beginning to mysteriously disappear. John Ettinger, a society inactive and member of the underground group called the Starters, knows the reason why. With the help of Kendall Knowlton, a highly-gifted psychic child, it becomes a race against time as Britannia and John join forces before they are next to disappear. They must stay alive long enough to reach Central's mainframe and destroy the enemy before the enemy destroys all of mankind.
It is weird to see someone like Caitlin McKenna self publishing a book. With all her movie and TV credits you’d think a publisher would jump on the opportunity to do this book, but she went the independent route. And that’s why I picked up this book in a second hand store while on holiday in Japan.
I wasn’t sure if I should fork out the money for this title as I do recognize the name but I loathe Lost. Possibly the worst show in the world (everyone at work raved about it, talked about and discussed possible plot turns/reasons, etc)—but I digress.
As far as Syfy goes, this is an excellent books. The plot moves fast, the POV is (unfortunately) all over the place—head hopping takes a bit to get used to, though in this book each character is clearly mentioned and it is easy to follow. The ideas are rusty and used before but Caitlin uses it as a backdrop to the plot, not part of it.
The ending was stretched out. There were lines where I cringed (these are few and far between), example: She screamed in terror. He cried out in pain. The love interest formed too quickly, but I think Caitlin was going for the “love at first sight” concept. The characters are well formed and following their trials were easy.
This was a pleasant surprise and I finished it on the plane home.
79%
January 19, 2014
A book filled by the author's deep and resourceful thoughts and belief. A society where computers can be accessed and use everywhere and at any time, even in your own body. It's not actually that hard to believe, especially when the thought that computers can now be implemented into glasses is now generalized. Therefore, is the possibility of having self implemented computers really that far fetched? Cars that drive themselves have already been realized, so we're actually one step closer to that possibility.
The constant switch between characters (be they important to the story line, or not) adds a new feeling to the book, edging closer to the reality of Central's aims as the pages go on. To add to this, the author masterfully handles the emotionally stacked scenes and the more sexual parts of the book. A few discrepancies are however present (and actually noted by certain characters, but left unexplained). These are mainly found on the side of the "Inactives", firstly by the huge amount of technology employed by these. Seemingly the Starters have in their arsenal a large network of computers, cameras, microphones... In other words, for a part of the population trying to combat Central's robots, they have quite a bit of technology themselves. That and a virus creating master... And a ton of lasers... Six of one and half a dozen of the other more like.
Albeit those few issues, a very enjoyable book.
The constant switch between characters (be they important to the story line, or not) adds a new feeling to the book, edging closer to the reality of Central's aims as the pages go on. To add to this, the author masterfully handles the emotionally stacked scenes and the more sexual parts of the book. A few discrepancies are however present (and actually noted by certain characters, but left unexplained). These are mainly found on the side of the "Inactives", firstly by the huge amount of technology employed by these. Seemingly the Starters have in their arsenal a large network of computers, cameras, microphones... In other words, for a part of the population trying to combat Central's robots, they have quite a bit of technology themselves. That and a virus creating master... And a ton of lasers... Six of one and half a dozen of the other more like.
Albeit those few issues, a very enjoyable book.
June 8, 2011
I always look for books on dystopias and, lately, there are lots of those. This is a good one. I almost wish that the society had worked out. The fact that people have the choice to be citizens are not is enough choice for me. But, as usual, the machines mess everything up and extraordinary people do their best to fix it.
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August 22, 2016Just awesome.
November 10, 2025
In 2095, every facet of society runs perfectly by computers and advanced technology. Citizens like Britannia Stone conduct their lives effortlessly with a genetically embedded barcode linked to Central, the world government.
But this easy lifestyle, one without economical hardships, crime and disease, comes with a price – the freedom of choice. Now world citizens are beginning to mysteriously disappear.
John Ettinger, a society inactive and member of the underground group called the Starters, knows the reason why. With the help of Kendall Knowlton, a highly-gifted psychic child, it becomes a race against time as Britannia and John join forces before they are next to disappear. They must stay alive long enough to reach Central’s mainframe and destroy the enemy before the enemy destroys all of mankind.
It is weird to see someone like Caitlin McKenna self publishing a book. With all her movie and TV credits you’d think a publisher would jump on the opportunity to do this book, but she went the independent route. And that’s why I picked up this book in a second hand store while on holiday in Japan. I wasn’t sure if I should fork out the money for this title as I do recognize the name but I loathe Lost. Possibly the worst show in the world (everyone at work raved about it, talked about and discussed possible plot turns/reasons, etc)—but I digress.
As far as Syfy goes, this is an excellent book.
The plot moves fast, the POV is (unfortunately) all over the place—head hopping takes a bit to get used to, though in this book each character is clearly mentioned and it is easy to follow. The ideas are rusty and used before but Caitlin uses it as a backdrop to the plot, not part of it. The ending was stretched out. There were lines where I cringed (these are few and far between), example: She screamed in terror. He cried out in pain. The love interest formed too quickly, but I think Caitlin was going for the “love at first sight” concept.
The characters are well formed and following their trials were easy.
This was a pleasant surprise and I finished it on the plane home.
But this easy lifestyle, one without economical hardships, crime and disease, comes with a price – the freedom of choice. Now world citizens are beginning to mysteriously disappear.
John Ettinger, a society inactive and member of the underground group called the Starters, knows the reason why. With the help of Kendall Knowlton, a highly-gifted psychic child, it becomes a race against time as Britannia and John join forces before they are next to disappear. They must stay alive long enough to reach Central’s mainframe and destroy the enemy before the enemy destroys all of mankind.
It is weird to see someone like Caitlin McKenna self publishing a book. With all her movie and TV credits you’d think a publisher would jump on the opportunity to do this book, but she went the independent route. And that’s why I picked up this book in a second hand store while on holiday in Japan. I wasn’t sure if I should fork out the money for this title as I do recognize the name but I loathe Lost. Possibly the worst show in the world (everyone at work raved about it, talked about and discussed possible plot turns/reasons, etc)—but I digress.
As far as Syfy goes, this is an excellent book.
The plot moves fast, the POV is (unfortunately) all over the place—head hopping takes a bit to get used to, though in this book each character is clearly mentioned and it is easy to follow. The ideas are rusty and used before but Caitlin uses it as a backdrop to the plot, not part of it. The ending was stretched out. There were lines where I cringed (these are few and far between), example: She screamed in terror. He cried out in pain. The love interest formed too quickly, but I think Caitlin was going for the “love at first sight” concept.
The characters are well formed and following their trials were easy.
This was a pleasant surprise and I finished it on the plane home.
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