Halting State by Charles Stross
Set in a near-future world where virtual reality and online gaming are deeply intertwined with everyday life, the story unfolds through the perspectives of three protagonists: a police officer, a forensic accountant, and a game developer. They are drawn together by a seemingly impossible crime—a bank heist executed within a virtual world. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a complex web of corporate espionage, international intrigue, and digital deception, challenging their perceptions of reality and the boundaries of the virtual and physical worlds.
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- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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