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Dead Line: A Fast-Paced Cyberpunk Thriller
'A CYBERPUNK THRILLER THAT HITS LIKE A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!' - ARC Reader on Goodreads
THERE IS NO END TO ME UNTIL I GET MY REVENGE.
Two years ago, Carmen Peyri reigned champion in Stellar Black, an underground trading ring and arena. Then one night, one mistake broke her, and she vanished.
Now her dog, Tai, is dying—his Time Limit, his lifespan, slashed from eighty years to ten days.
Rebuffed by the police, Carmen returns to the world she swore off, teaming up with Hesu, Stellar Black’s kingpin, and his enforcer, Beastly, to find out who did this.
But the deeper they dig, the darker the truth becomes. Lies run deep. No one’s clean. And time is running out.
DEAD LINE hurtles toward a violent climax in this intense cyberpunk thriller. Carmen has ten days... and no second chances.
THERE IS NO END TO ME UNTIL I GET MY REVENGE.
Two years ago, Carmen Peyri reigned champion in Stellar Black, an underground trading ring and arena. Then one night, one mistake broke her, and she vanished.
Now her dog, Tai, is dying—his Time Limit, his lifespan, slashed from eighty years to ten days.
Rebuffed by the police, Carmen returns to the world she swore off, teaming up with Hesu, Stellar Black’s kingpin, and his enforcer, Beastly, to find out who did this.
But the deeper they dig, the darker the truth becomes. Lies run deep. No one’s clean. And time is running out.
DEAD LINE hurtles toward a violent climax in this intense cyberpunk thriller. Carmen has ten days... and no second chances.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2025
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Mira Wendam
1 book2 followersMIRA WENDAM is a British-Filipino author based in the UK, where she lives with her family and her dog, Kai. She writes standalone sci-fi thrillers packed with bone-breaking brutality, adventure, complex characters, and the occasional canine cameo.
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October 3, 2025
A Cyberpunk Thriller That Hits Like a Roundhouse Kick!
DEAD LINE is a visceral debut that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. Mira Wendam has crafted a cyberpunk world that feels lived-in and grimy.
The core emotional thread about Tai is effective. The protagonist, Carmen, is raw and complicated in the best way, aggressive, violent, and morally grey. Watching her navigate a plot that spirals into something far bigger than she anticipated kept me hooked.
The world-building feels oppressively real. The action sequences are super well written—crisp, technical, and brutal. You can feel every elbow strike and knife wound. Wendam clearly did her research, and it shows.
If you like your Cyberpunk with a healthy dose of underground MMA, this is your book.
I received an ARC copy. But my opinions are entirely my own in this review
DEAD LINE is a visceral debut that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. Mira Wendam has crafted a cyberpunk world that feels lived-in and grimy.
The core emotional thread about Tai is effective. The protagonist, Carmen, is raw and complicated in the best way, aggressive, violent, and morally grey. Watching her navigate a plot that spirals into something far bigger than she anticipated kept me hooked.
The world-building feels oppressively real. The action sequences are super well written—crisp, technical, and brutal. You can feel every elbow strike and knife wound. Wendam clearly did her research, and it shows.
If you like your Cyberpunk with a healthy dose of underground MMA, this is your book.
I received an ARC copy. But my opinions are entirely my own in this review
October 14, 2025
This was a decent story, certainly not bad for a debut novel. It has good bones, and is very fast paced (as in I'm not actually sure how many days passed in story time, but I know it was less than ten).
The story did struggle to keep focus at points. Saving the dog was what kicked the events off, and ultimately was what kept the main character invested, but several times throughout the book it seemed like the focus was more on "how many bad guys can I kill" than actually saving the dog. Which wasn't necessarily a bad thing, it just also felt a little strange at times. The way that tracing the path to redemption followed right along with overthrowing a whole heirarchy required a little suspension of disbelief. The moments that we seem more caught up in killing bad guys also highlight the main character feeling like she was written to fulfill a power fantasy, straight out of an angtsy teen's dreams. Who didn't want to be a red-headed hellion, smokin' "filters" and swingin' fists?
If cyberpunk settings are your thing, this is a fine way to kill some time. I appreciate the opportunity to have read this ARC.
The story did struggle to keep focus at points. Saving the dog was what kicked the events off, and ultimately was what kept the main character invested, but several times throughout the book it seemed like the focus was more on "how many bad guys can I kill" than actually saving the dog. Which wasn't necessarily a bad thing, it just also felt a little strange at times. The way that tracing the path to redemption followed right along with overthrowing a whole heirarchy required a little suspension of disbelief. The moments that we seem more caught up in killing bad guys also highlight the main character feeling like she was written to fulfill a power fantasy, straight out of an angtsy teen's dreams. Who didn't want to be a red-headed hellion, smokin' "filters" and swingin' fists?
If cyberpunk settings are your thing, this is a fine way to kill some time. I appreciate the opportunity to have read this ARC.
November 1, 2025
Full disclosure, I received the book as an early copy directly from the Author.
You ever read something and think 'wow, you know what. This would make a GREAT movie?' I got that feel while reading this. Honestly would love to see this in the big screen. The pacing was really good and fast at times. The action, and cyberpunk/noir aspects: A+. Those two things were really what I wanted from the story and it delivered. Would recommend.
You ever read something and think 'wow, you know what. This would make a GREAT movie?' I got that feel while reading this. Honestly would love to see this in the big screen. The pacing was really good and fast at times. The action, and cyberpunk/noir aspects: A+. Those two things were really what I wanted from the story and it delivered. Would recommend.
October 28, 2025
Dead Line: A Fast-Paced Cyberpunk By: Mira Wendam. I have to say I enjoyed this book. The back and forth kept me reading . I won’t give you much away on the story .
November 10, 2025
Dead Line offers non-stop action, never resting as it hurtles compelling characters towards a dramatic conclusion. The new worlds created by Wendam are also ripe with potential for future stories, featuring unique physical and social constructs worth exploring.
December 17, 2025
This book was amazing. I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Well written and worth the read. Highly recommend this book!
March 17, 2026
Mira does a great job of building the world.
Calling it Fast-Paced seems like an understatement.
But overall it was a fun story with lots of cool ideas
Calling it Fast-Paced seems like an understatement.
But overall it was a fun story with lots of cool ideas
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews