First published 2005
It's 2005 and the internet is still a novelty. James, a curious programmer, gets his first taste of the online world. He's mesmerized by its limitless potential - instant communication, endless information, the thrill of connection. But as he dives deeper, he uncovers a darker underbelly of the internet, from data privacy breaches to the spread of misinformation. James must reconcile the internet's power to enlighten and its capacity to deceive. Will he find a way to harness its potential for good, or will the digital realm consume him?
Genres: computers, technology, 21st-century, internet
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water
Period: 2005
1 pages · Paperback · Greenhaven Press