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Alterlife #2
Alterlife II: A Suspenseful VR Thriller
In the year 2042, the first fully immersive virtual reality MMORPG goes live, giving players the ability to build another life in a world of limitless possibilities. This is the story of one man's journey. John Crussel has established himself as one of the most powerful players in the game, known in Alterlife as Ace the Great. But his quest for freedom came at a price. By unleashing the virus, thousands of lives were lost, and their blood is on his hands. Time has passed, and with it, the deaths seemed to have stopped - the virus is no more. Prosperity has returned to Alterlife, and to John's life. But the Gamemasters haven't forgotten about Ace the Great and what he has done. They lie in wait, patient and calculating. They seek to avenge their fallen brother, and are willing to use every tool in their arsenal to deliver justice - even unleashing the gods themselves upon Alterlife. John Crussel thinks everything is back to normal. But there's a war coming to his doorstep. And he doesn't even see it coming. "Whereas the first book introduces the reality of Alterlife and the title’s game world, this book raises all stakes and hooks the reader in for more." Mary's review on Goodreads ABOUT ALTERLIFE Alterlife is the first book of the Alterlife series. It was largely influenced by my experience with Ultima Online - one of the earliest MMORPG's. I still remember the anticipation I had at the sound of my dial-up internet connection. this novel is available in print paperback as well as an eBook on Kindle Fire and Kindle eReader. It is also available in Kindle Unlimited where subscribers can read for free.
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318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2019
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July 8, 2019
It's rare that I like sequel more than the original title in a series, but in this case, I think I have to make that claim about this book. It's a fantastic story, as bloody as it is, and I'm most anxious to see what happens next. If you've read the first one, and weren't sure if you want to continue with the series, I'm telling you to just do it. You won't regret it.
April 9, 2019
Alterlife II
By Matt Moss
Genre - Fiction
Subgenre - Fantasy/Action/Adventure/LitRPG/Virtual Reality
Pages - 307
Publication Information - Independently Published - June 4, 2019
Format - Digital/ARC
Reviewed by William C. Bitner, Jr. (https://booksinmylibraryblog.wordpres...)
Rating - 📙📙📙📙📙
In the second installment of the Alterlife Series, Alterlife II by Matt Moss the edges of reality and the the gaming world (Alterlife) along with a bigger involvement of the Gods begin to become even more blurred. I think what really makes this read interesting is that it’s very difficult to put it in any one specific category - is it science fiction, cyberpunk, dystopian and utopian all mashed together into one reality, fantasy, virtual reality, or action/adventure? The answer is, all the above. One thing however, that is not hard to determine, is that the worlds and the characters that Matt created, no matter how complex and crazy they are are easy to follow, and the plot is well defined and laid out masterfully. I have not read any gaming type books prior to these two reads, and was a little apprehensive going in as to whether or not it was going to be something I would enjoy. I thought it might be a bit to“young adult” for me - it is not in the least. It’s a very mature, intelligent, well thought out and entertaining read. There are some very mature situations throughout both books relating to drug use, violence, family situations, relationships and some, but not an overabundance of graphic language. If you’re looking for something outside the box and entertaining as all get out you will not go wrong with this selection. I’m anxious to see what Matt has in store for these characters and their respective worlds.
From the back cover: Alterlife is in the vein of BREAKING BAD and READY PLAYER ONE.
Warning: Alterlife is dark in nature. It contains graphic language, violence, and drug use, and is intended for a mature audience.
John Crussel has established himself as one of the most powerful players in the game, known in Alterlife as Ace the Great. But his quest for freedom came at a price. By unleashing the virus, thousands of lives were lost, and their blood is on his hands.
Time has passed, and with it, the deaths seemed to have stopped - the virus is no more. Prosperity has returned to Alterlife, and to John's life.
But the Gamemasters haven't forgotten about Ace the Great and what he has done. They lie in wait, patient and calculating. They seek to avenge their fallen brother, and are willing to use every tool in their arsenal to deliver justice - even unleashing the gods themselves upon Alterlife.
John Crussel thinks everything is back to normal. But there's a war coming to his doorstep.
And he doesn't even see it coming.
About the Author: Matt Moss is an older millennial who found a love for reading in his mid-twenties. After three years of devouring fantasy and historical fiction novels, he decided to try his own hand at writing. The Path of Man was written by hand during his breaks while working construction. He currently lives with his wife and three toddlers in the mountains of North Carolina and writes around the edges of the day.
Other Books by Matt Moss: The Path of Man (The Soul Stone Trilogy, Book 1), The Shepherd of Fire (The Soul Stone Trilogy, Book 2) & The End of Days (The Soul Stone Trilogy, Book 3), The Legion of Soul Stones, The Rebellion and Alterlife (Alterlife 1)
By Matt Moss
Genre - Fiction
Subgenre - Fantasy/Action/Adventure/LitRPG/Virtual Reality
Pages - 307
Publication Information - Independently Published - June 4, 2019
Format - Digital/ARC
Reviewed by William C. Bitner, Jr. (https://booksinmylibraryblog.wordpres...)
Rating - 📙📙📙📙📙
In the second installment of the Alterlife Series, Alterlife II by Matt Moss the edges of reality and the the gaming world (Alterlife) along with a bigger involvement of the Gods begin to become even more blurred. I think what really makes this read interesting is that it’s very difficult to put it in any one specific category - is it science fiction, cyberpunk, dystopian and utopian all mashed together into one reality, fantasy, virtual reality, or action/adventure? The answer is, all the above. One thing however, that is not hard to determine, is that the worlds and the characters that Matt created, no matter how complex and crazy they are are easy to follow, and the plot is well defined and laid out masterfully. I have not read any gaming type books prior to these two reads, and was a little apprehensive going in as to whether or not it was going to be something I would enjoy. I thought it might be a bit to“young adult” for me - it is not in the least. It’s a very mature, intelligent, well thought out and entertaining read. There are some very mature situations throughout both books relating to drug use, violence, family situations, relationships and some, but not an overabundance of graphic language. If you’re looking for something outside the box and entertaining as all get out you will not go wrong with this selection. I’m anxious to see what Matt has in store for these characters and their respective worlds.
From the back cover: Alterlife is in the vein of BREAKING BAD and READY PLAYER ONE.
Warning: Alterlife is dark in nature. It contains graphic language, violence, and drug use, and is intended for a mature audience.
John Crussel has established himself as one of the most powerful players in the game, known in Alterlife as Ace the Great. But his quest for freedom came at a price. By unleashing the virus, thousands of lives were lost, and their blood is on his hands.
Time has passed, and with it, the deaths seemed to have stopped - the virus is no more. Prosperity has returned to Alterlife, and to John's life.
But the Gamemasters haven't forgotten about Ace the Great and what he has done. They lie in wait, patient and calculating. They seek to avenge their fallen brother, and are willing to use every tool in their arsenal to deliver justice - even unleashing the gods themselves upon Alterlife.
John Crussel thinks everything is back to normal. But there's a war coming to his doorstep.
And he doesn't even see it coming.
About the Author: Matt Moss is an older millennial who found a love for reading in his mid-twenties. After three years of devouring fantasy and historical fiction novels, he decided to try his own hand at writing. The Path of Man was written by hand during his breaks while working construction. He currently lives with his wife and three toddlers in the mountains of North Carolina and writes around the edges of the day.
Other Books by Matt Moss: The Path of Man (The Soul Stone Trilogy, Book 1), The Shepherd of Fire (The Soul Stone Trilogy, Book 2) & The End of Days (The Soul Stone Trilogy, Book 3), The Legion of Soul Stones, The Rebellion and Alterlife (Alterlife 1)
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I hope everyone enjoys reading this series as much as I do writing it.
I hope everyone enjoys reading this series as much as I do writing it.
April 9, 2021
The writing is ok, the story is good, but I don't remember the last time I saw the main character being such an egomaniac and an asshole. As I was reading the book, I did not root for John at all. Any situation that could have been just a normal conversation, he converts into an argument from the very first sentence he speaks. Insults everyone around him. God forbid anyone tells him "his shoes are untied", he'll yell at you and promise to destroy you, your family and all your friends...
I don't get the idea behind writing a character like that. As a reader, you're supposed to like characters, not despise them.
I don't get the idea behind writing a character like that. As a reader, you're supposed to like characters, not despise them.
July 7, 2021
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend it to anyone who likes LitRPG type of books with action
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend it to anyone who likes LitRPG type of books with action
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