{"product_id":"into-the-real-9781982192570","title":"Into the Real","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BEST-SELLING AUTHOR JOHN RINGO AND \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e BEST-SELLING AUTHOR LYDIA SHERRER JOIN FORCES ON A NEW SF NOVEL OF ALIEN INVASION. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eENDER'S GAME\u003c\/i\u003e MEETS \u003ci\u003eMEAN GIRLS\u003c\/i\u003e MEETS \u003ci\u003ePOKEMON GO.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLynn Raven may be the boss master of WarMonger 2050 with her online persona of \"Larry the Snake,\" but when the CEO of Tsunami Entertainment personally asks her, as a favor, to beta test a new augmented reality game, she has to face her greatest fear: going outside and dealing with . . . well, \u003ci\u003epeople\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As she becomes more immersed in the game, the stakes rise and so do the obstacles. Strife between teammates, a ruthless rival team, and these strange glitches that make it seem like the game algorithm (or maybe \"game AI\"?) has it in for her. Now she has to face a new fear: is she willing to step into the real to win the future she's always wanted? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What do you do when a game and real life merge?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003eInto the Real\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The disturbing realism is balanced by dangerous monsters, clever tactics, explosive action, and a compelling twist at the end . . . immersive, highly technical near-future sf; perfect for dedicated gamers or for fans of Ernest Cline's \u003ci\u003eReady Player One\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"I found myself enjoying the story and Raven's relationship with the AI that's her guide in the game, and I was invested throughout. It wasn't so much a coming-of-age story as a growing into and appreciating one's own skin . . . I'm really looking forward to how things will play out from here.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Magazine of Fantasy \u0026amp; Science Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Ringo and Sherrer have created a modern day \u003ci\u003eEnder's Game\u003c\/i\u003e using the technology of Pokemon Go . . . The characters are vivid and interesting, and the action is strong enough to carry you along.\" --\u003ci\u003eUpstream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The futuristic world of the gamers and the game itself will interest sf readers. . . . Teens will relate to Lynn, the main character, and if they are gamers, they will enjoy her gamer and VR adventures.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout Lydia Sherrer: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Lydia writes with wit and charm--snappy dialogue and a warmth that makes the unreal feel familiar and close to hand. I always smile while reading her books.\" --Terry Maggert, author of \u003ci\u003eBackyard Starship\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Messenger\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Lydia brings her characters to life in breathtaking fashion. Once you pick up her book, it is almost impossible to set down.\" --Jason Cordova, author and editor of \u003ci\u003eChicks in Tank Tops\u003c\/i\u003e and the Kin Wars series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout John Ringo: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \". . . the thinking reader's zombie novel . . . Ringo fleshes out his theme with convincing details . . . the proceedings become oddly plausible.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eUnder a Graveyard Sky\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"[Ringo's work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Explosive . . . fans . . . will appreciate Ringo's lively narrative and flavorful characters.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \". . . practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Crackerjack storytelling.\"--\u003ci\u003eStarlog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781982192570\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 608","brand":"John Ringo, Lydia Sherrer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42720891338933,"sku":"9781982192570","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_3816dd56-9da9-44c2-99f8-ebb0fc8e45d2.jpg?v=1675180566","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/into-the-real-9781982192570","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}