In this sequel to In Real Life, Don prepares for the Internet shutdown. He gathers a team of hackers to bring those with low social media scores to the off-the-grid Community. At the same time, he grieves his wife’s miscarriage and their eventual divorce. When Don learns about the creation of artificial body parts controlled by the government and technology that could have saved his unborn child, the thought crosses his What if it already had?
Present day…
It’s a year into the Internet shutdown. Lin finds herself closer to technology than ever. Don has implanted her in a virtual world and tasked her with building an android to stay one step ahead of the Liberty Party. Through her research, memories, and conversations with her loved ones, she learns of a top-secret project that allows the government to control artificial body parts and manipulate childbirth. All the while, she wonders why Don chose her to carry out the hackers’ mission.
In the end, will Lin find it in her heart to forgive Don for keeping so many secrets from her?
I'm a speculative fiction novelist, devotional blogger, and toddler mommy. The common thread among my writing is that God is our true source of hope. I'm a native Long Islander who lives in the suburbs with my husband Lenny and our little boy. I have a Christian dystopian series out called the Internet Shutdown Series. I'm also working on some biblical retellings!
In my spare time, I love being outside, trying new foods, and exercising. I don't love cleaning, but that does consume most of my spare time!