In this near-future sci-fi thriller, Megan Mori is the best gamer the world has ever seen but wants nothing to do with a system where nations settle their disputes every four years in a massive e-sports tournament. However, when patriotic fervor spins out of control and fans begin betting their lives on the outcome of the Championship, Megan finds that she may be the only person standing in the way of an enemy bent on ultimate control of the human race.
Death plays dirty.
Its 2112 and war between nations has become a spectator sport. Soldiers are now gamers who live and die based on the outcome of the match, and every four years a worldwide MegaDeath tournament gives countries a chance to air their grievances. This year, however, an enterprising company has made it possible for ordinary citizens to bet their lives on their countrys team. Winning players will become national heroes, but losers will be responsible for the deaths of millions of their fellow citizens.
For North Americas talented star player, Megan Mori, death cant come soon enough. Haunted by the loss of her daughter, which she blames on her own government, she has nothing more to lose and no one to fight for.
But as the games begin, it becomes clear that a much more sinister agenda is unfolding, and Megan will need to rally her fellow gamers against a threat that could end humanity as they know it.
A thrilling and inventive future world that strikes a chord in today's nationalistic climate. Advanced Review
Fans of Death Race and Ready Player One will love this book.
