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Mind Park
In the future, technology has made reality itself replaceable. Billions of people live permanently inserted into alternative worlds, escaping the true reality of unemployment, mass poverty, and a corrupted oligarchy. All you must give is your right to vote in proxy, a meaningless gesture when you won't even remember the world where you gave it.
These virtual worlds ("Parks") are controlled by massive corporations locked in a vicious competition for members. Hackers and terrorists mount incursions into the Parks of competing corporations with the sole mission of murdering as many people as possible, weakening their opponents' political buying power.
Isaac Pember is a Warden with the failing Dachous Corporation, a specialist trained to enter the Parks and stop the incursions before their rampage claims too many profitable lives. But Dachous has a mission for which Isaac is unprepared. A hunt for a missing mind reveals a brutal conspiracy that could mean the end of the Parks and every resident within.
Pick up Mind Park now and experience this action adventure science fiction novel presenting a unique vision on the future of prevalent virtual reality.
These virtual worlds ("Parks") are controlled by massive corporations locked in a vicious competition for members. Hackers and terrorists mount incursions into the Parks of competing corporations with the sole mission of murdering as many people as possible, weakening their opponents' political buying power.
Isaac Pember is a Warden with the failing Dachous Corporation, a specialist trained to enter the Parks and stop the incursions before their rampage claims too many profitable lives. But Dachous has a mission for which Isaac is unprepared. A hunt for a missing mind reveals a brutal conspiracy that could mean the end of the Parks and every resident within.
Pick up Mind Park now and experience this action adventure science fiction novel presenting a unique vision on the future of prevalent virtual reality.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2019
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About the author
Robert Lundeen
1 book5 followersRobert believes science fiction should be inventive, fun, and an exciting read. Captivating world building and a story that keeps you guessing to the very end. But it should also have meaning relevant to our future. It is a place where an author can envision the dark places technology could take us, but also the wonders.
Robert's debut novel Mind Park is the combination of two ideas. A bitter future where mass automation has stolen the meaning and purpose of the downtrodden population. Combined with the power of virtual reality to give it all back. Providing new worlds full of promise, only truly realized when the residents are forced to forget it's not real.
A setting ripe with adventure told from a unique perspective. There is no game. There is no player. Only people that have become commodities in the real world in exchange for opportunities in a virtual one. People who need protecting.
Robert Lundeen graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a career with less math and a whole lot more writing than most people think. An avid gamer and movie fan, he lived in other people's imagination until he decided to create a world of his own. Robert lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Robert's debut novel Mind Park is the combination of two ideas. A bitter future where mass automation has stolen the meaning and purpose of the downtrodden population. Combined with the power of virtual reality to give it all back. Providing new worlds full of promise, only truly realized when the residents are forced to forget it's not real.
A setting ripe with adventure told from a unique perspective. There is no game. There is no player. Only people that have become commodities in the real world in exchange for opportunities in a virtual one. People who need protecting.
Robert Lundeen graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a career with less math and a whole lot more writing than most people think. An avid gamer and movie fan, he lived in other people's imagination until he decided to create a world of his own. Robert lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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March 16, 2019
I burned though this pretty fast. The concept was really interesting - Like a mix of Altered Carbon and Ready Player One. When I finished it, I wanted more. The story is dark but not too dark. I appreciate that the author didn't go overboard on the darkness. The action scenes were well written, and the plot had enough mystery to keep me coming back for more. OK now that we've established I liked the book, what would have made me give that extra star?
Slight spoilers below:
I wish there was more back story on Pember. I felt like his character could have been developed more, to give us insight into the man he is today. He's quite confident, sometimes too confident in his physical abilities. I understand this comes from the role a warden plays, but sometimes I felt like more backstory would have helped me buy in more into his supreme confidence. If there are more Warden Pember stories, I'd like to see him develop his cerebral detective side more. Like Bruce Wayne/Batman.
I also had lots of questions about people stored in pods. Are they plugged in forever? How do they maintain their bodies, don't they waste away? Also I had confusion about when Pember was in a real body versus a digital world. I thought the author could have held my hand a bit more, but maybe that was his intention to blend the real world with the physical one.
The author has created an interesting world with potential for more stories. Some parts of this book also reminded me of Log Horizon There are some elements there that could also be played up in future stories as well.
Slight spoilers below:
I wish there was more back story on Pember. I felt like his character could have been developed more, to give us insight into the man he is today. He's quite confident, sometimes too confident in his physical abilities. I understand this comes from the role a warden plays, but sometimes I felt like more backstory would have helped me buy in more into his supreme confidence. If there are more Warden Pember stories, I'd like to see him develop his cerebral detective side more. Like Bruce Wayne/Batman.
I also had lots of questions about people stored in pods. Are they plugged in forever? How do they maintain their bodies, don't they waste away? Also I had confusion about when Pember was in a real body versus a digital world. I thought the author could have held my hand a bit more, but maybe that was his intention to blend the real world with the physical one.
The author has created an interesting world with potential for more stories. Some parts of this book also reminded me of Log Horizon There are some elements there that could also be played up in future stories as well.
April 18, 2019
I read this because of Kindle Unlimited. I'm so happy I did! I've never read anything by this author before this, and not sure if he even has any other books. But, now he is on my radar. I hope he has more, and if not, I hope he will write more. I chose 5 stars because I didn't want to put this book down. It is well written, had a great plot, and I enjoyed the characters. I recommend this book to anyone that likes dystopian sci-fi similar to Brave New World and sci-fi like Ready Player One. To me, the plot was fresh, but relatable. It also may serve as a small warning to humankind about relying too heavily on technology as an escape from reality; especially on the cusp of the emerging VR use for gaming and leisure. I love VR, but I hope that the reality of this book never comes to pass.
August 15, 2018
Absorbing tale
What a fun story! As someone who found both Dream Park and the Barsoom Project thoroughly satisfying reads, I appreciated this take on a world that contains a truly experiential fantasy setting. I am very much hoping that there will be a second book in the series.
What a fun story! As someone who found both Dream Park and the Barsoom Project thoroughly satisfying reads, I appreciated this take on a world that contains a truly experiential fantasy setting. I am very much hoping that there will be a second book in the series.
May 14, 2019
A very engaging and mind- bending read
Although I downloaded this book for free, I would gladly pay for it. This was excellent scifi, with exquisite attention paid to detail and creating this futuristic world. I plan to read more from Robert Lundeen. Right now.
Although I downloaded this book for free, I would gladly pay for it. This was excellent scifi, with exquisite attention paid to detail and creating this futuristic world. I plan to read more from Robert Lundeen. Right now.
February 24, 2024
Could not get into the 'mystery', was too introspective mind probe of main character. Borrowed this eBook with Kindle Unlimited on February 23, 2024, from Amazon for free.
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