The Network

by Jesse B. Booth

The Government has sought to implement a new Network plan to eliminate traitors, secrets, and deceit. Willingly sacrificed, it also eliminated individuality. Soon, it became International Law to join the Network. Only a handful of rebels escape, hiding away. They have finally successfully removed one person from the Network. This is his story, his attempt to overthrow the Network and bring back individuality.

219 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 6, 2013

About the author

Jesse Booth is a USA Today Bestselling Author. He works as an IT Professional. He grew up along the Wasatch Front, but lived a couple of years in Washington State.

Jesse's parents helped him harness a love for books at a very young age. He started writing for fun in the second grade. His very first piece was a continuation of the Soup series by Robert Newton Peck. Fully illustrated by Jesse, it was called Soup on Water.

Jesse's older brother introduced him to Redwall by Brian Jacques, and the series set the foundation for Jesse's love for the Fantasy genre. Jesse then delved into Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain.

Since then, Jesse has become an avid fan of JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, and Orson Scott Card's Ender and Shadow series'. Most recently, Jesse's discovered a new favorite author: Brandon Sanderson.

Jesse has written twenty novels, as well as many short stories and poems.

Also a musician, Jesse plays the piano, guitar, and alto saxophone. He writes music on a contractual basis.

Reviews

[Brett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book I've read from Jesse Booth (Core of the Nations is the other one I read). There is a big improvement in his writing this time around. I look forward to reading his next book.I read a good portion (about 2/3) of the book a couple of years ago soon after it was written. I found it engaging, and there were some really good moments (like when Seven is himself surpised by his own abilities that he never knew he had). I listened to the audio version of the book recently, and I was pleased with the quality of the audio performance (other than just a few minor gliches). I enjoyed the first 2/3 of the book even more than the first time around, and was happy to see a good conclusion. I would definitely recommend this book to people who enjoy reading early works from developing authors.

[Sarah Lapalme · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The Network” was a very engaging story. I had a really hard time putting it down and I couldn’t wait to find out what happened to Twenty-Seven. There are lots of twists I didn’t see coming that kept the story very entertaining. There were definitely some frustrating moments when you just wanted the Resistance to succeed only to have them thwarted by The Network and forced to come up with a different plan. Twenty-Seven’s story had me on the edge of my seat and I really wanted to see him succeed in his plan to help the Resistance take down The Network. I didn’t see the end coming but it was a satisfying conclusion to the story. Overall great book!

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've made it a summer goal to read some books I own but haven't read, and leave the library alone for a few months. I received a signed copy of this book from the author, my brother, and have been anxious to read his latest work.

In "The Network," all inhabitants of earth (except for some small groups of resisters) are connected to one another through a network. Although the network makes possible the immediate sharing of thoughts, memories and experiences, the network also eliminates individuality. The plot gets intense as the resisters and "hosts" try to undermine each other. Jesse obviously has an in-depth knowledge of networks and is able to describe and explain some very high-tech scenarios. Well-developed ideas in this interesting story set in the future.

[Michael Mackay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great read! Plenty of twists at the right moment - as soon as something started happening the way I expected, it was ripped away and something larger happened.

The incorporation of networking and technology in general was a strong point.

[A.K. Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starts at 40 MPH and accelerates to 80 while taking a couple good turns along the way. Buckle up!

[Shayla · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought this book had great potential. it just needed filled out a bit more, the transitions from event to event were rather abrupt. Also the characters just all the sudden knew what was going on at times, or were spilling their secrets, when it didn't make any sense for them to do or know those things. Relationships between characters just happened, they didn't develop. Overall good ideas, it just read like it was still a draft instead of a final copy.

[Jesse Booth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this books was amazing. Bet you can't guess why...