by John Ringo
First published 2023
Lynn Raven has spent years hiding behind her male gaming avatar Larry Coughlin. Now she competes openly in TransDimensional Hunter, the augmented reality game that captivates the world. Fame brings problems she never wanted. Paparazzi drones swarm her. Jealous teammates plot against her. A rival team schemes to destroy her reputation. The game itself disturbs Lynn more than the media circus. The augmented reality feels too authentic. Strange accidents plague the competition. Something sinister lurks beneath the surface of what should be entertainment. Lynn excels at fighting virtual monsters. Handling interviews and backstabbing competitors proves harder. She must navigate high school, master the game, and solve the mystery threatening players. The girl who conquered digital worlds now faces her greatest challenge in the real one.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, found-family
352 pages · Hardcover · Baen