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DreamWake
DreamWake, a device designed to induce and network dreams. The world was instantly taken with this new technological marvel. When a group of hackers attack the system, the creators form a unique team to stop the attacks. Jane is the first ever dream forensics detective, and finds herself drawn to an unusual hacker. Sam can do things others can't, but has a haunting secret. Together with psychologists, gamers, and the creators, these two must learn to work together before the hackers turn the dream world into a nightmare.
207 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 12, 2016
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Jordan Bell
55 books10 followersJordan Bell is currently working towards a Bachelors in engineering Weber State University. He loves to create things of both beauty and function. Jordan is an avid lucid dreamer. Dreams are his muse, the unquenchable well from which he plans to draw forth stories that many readers can drink and enjoy.
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September 24, 2018
A remarkably clever premise and a fun, but tension filled read.
Dreamsurf have produced the perfect technology which allows you to work while you sleep, participate in gaming tournaments, attend parties or do whatever you care to with a group of your friends. Sounds ideal, what could possibly go wrong? Hackers, that's what and this lot are an extremely unpleasant bunch.
Such a novel idea. Anyone who has managed to lucid dream or wished they could, are bound to enjoy this great story.
Likeable characters, a sprinkling of humour and some incredible action sequences amidst a very unique and compelling story.
This was a very satisfying read. Next please!
Highly recommended.
Dreamsurf have produced the perfect technology which allows you to work while you sleep, participate in gaming tournaments, attend parties or do whatever you care to with a group of your friends. Sounds ideal, what could possibly go wrong? Hackers, that's what and this lot are an extremely unpleasant bunch.
Such a novel idea. Anyone who has managed to lucid dream or wished they could, are bound to enjoy this great story.
Likeable characters, a sprinkling of humour and some incredible action sequences amidst a very unique and compelling story.
This was a very satisfying read. Next please!
Highly recommended.
January 19, 2017
AN INTRIGUING BOOK!
In Dreamwake, Jordan Bell has created a unique perspective into the state of dreams. This is a nice break from the usual dark fantasy and dystopian works inundating the Indie book world.
Pinch me! I think I’m dreaming. Only here, you can get killed.
Is Dreamwake a take on virtual reality? Because thoughts become reality in this dream world. And, like in actual life, it can be manipulated. Sam, one of the main characters, is dreaming and in this state, he encounters Jane, a dream forensic detective, also dreaming. They interact with one another and with other people who have walked into their dreams.
DreamWake is a device to induce a dreaming state. And a network too and as such, susceptible to hacking. Gamers out to take control of the world, hack into the servers and create chaos. Jane and Sam come to the rescue. It is an interesting concept comparable to movies such The Matrix and Inception, where characters drift in an out of the binary and real world.
Bell is an engineering and design student. I can see how the poetic part of his mathematical brain emerges in Dreamwake. His colorful descriptions give a peek into his love of dreams and design. The opening chapter was enthralling. He lost me in the Flag game. I just couldn’t figure out what was going on. I thought Dreamwake deserved only 3 stars. However, this is not only a personal take on a piece of prose but also an evaluation of a writer’s capability to focus on a plot. And that he does. Prose is quite beautiful at times, especially when Bell describes the dream landscape where apparently anything is possible, even zombies in bubbles.
And just for that, I gave him 4*.
I found the italics irritating. They are long and frequent. It took away my focus from the narration. And sometimes irrelevant because the person thinking is alone! A few quibbles such ‘laying’ instead of ‘lying.’ I’ve noticed quite a number of younger writers doing this. Some of DreamScyther’s quotes are incomprehensible. And I don’t see why he wants to tame the wild beast that is my dreaming mind. My dreams are staid and proper and glow like Bell’s colors with nothing beastly about them!
In Dreamwake, Jordan Bell has created a unique perspective into the state of dreams. This is a nice break from the usual dark fantasy and dystopian works inundating the Indie book world.
Pinch me! I think I’m dreaming. Only here, you can get killed.
Is Dreamwake a take on virtual reality? Because thoughts become reality in this dream world. And, like in actual life, it can be manipulated. Sam, one of the main characters, is dreaming and in this state, he encounters Jane, a dream forensic detective, also dreaming. They interact with one another and with other people who have walked into their dreams.
DreamWake is a device to induce a dreaming state. And a network too and as such, susceptible to hacking. Gamers out to take control of the world, hack into the servers and create chaos. Jane and Sam come to the rescue. It is an interesting concept comparable to movies such The Matrix and Inception, where characters drift in an out of the binary and real world.
Bell is an engineering and design student. I can see how the poetic part of his mathematical brain emerges in Dreamwake. His colorful descriptions give a peek into his love of dreams and design. The opening chapter was enthralling. He lost me in the Flag game. I just couldn’t figure out what was going on. I thought Dreamwake deserved only 3 stars. However, this is not only a personal take on a piece of prose but also an evaluation of a writer’s capability to focus on a plot. And that he does. Prose is quite beautiful at times, especially when Bell describes the dream landscape where apparently anything is possible, even zombies in bubbles.
And just for that, I gave him 4*.
I found the italics irritating. They are long and frequent. It took away my focus from the narration. And sometimes irrelevant because the person thinking is alone! A few quibbles such ‘laying’ instead of ‘lying.’ I’ve noticed quite a number of younger writers doing this. Some of DreamScyther’s quotes are incomprehensible. And I don’t see why he wants to tame the wild beast that is my dreaming mind. My dreams are staid and proper and glow like Bell’s colors with nothing beastly about them!
October 1, 2016
I'm all about supporting local authors. I met Jordan at a street fair and bought the book without knowing much about it. I have a couple junior high students waiting to borrow this from me, so perhaps they would be the best critic.
I appreciate the length of this book. I liked the idea of exploring the world of dreaming (It got me thinking a lot about the movie Inception). I liked having two character's narration throughout. I was a little confused at the beginning about what was happening, but it was the kind of beginning that could pull a person in; however, I didn't understand enough to follow it very well. As I read things did piece together. There were really good moments.
I appreciate the length of this book. I liked the idea of exploring the world of dreaming (It got me thinking a lot about the movie Inception). I liked having two character's narration throughout. I was a little confused at the beginning about what was happening, but it was the kind of beginning that could pull a person in; however, I didn't understand enough to follow it very well. As I read things did piece together. There were really good moments.
July 13, 2017
Other than a few editing distractions (Brian became Bryan briefly, the "and me or and I" usual suspects, and 's vs 're misuse frequenter), I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as well as meeting the author at a local book signing. I am not a Gamer, but I love both Tech and Sci-Fi genres. Bell did a great job overlaying the two on a gamer's world, which allowed me to visualize his story and follow along with it quite easily. I enjoyed DreamScyther's chapter preludes immensely.
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