Cyberdrome, by Joseph and David Rhea

If you enjoy techno-thrillers, Cyberdrome is a book you definitely should check out! From the book description:

As a deadly plague ravages humanity…the survivors use an experimental technology to escape into a virtual world, hoping to unravel a mystery that could be the key to their salvation. But when programmer Alek Grey's ex-fiancee becomes trapped in the very technology that is supposed to save her, how far will he go to rescue the woman he still loves?

I thought this book was a great read, and hats off to Joseph and David Rhea for coming up with an interesting twist on the perils of letting technology get out of hand. It had some elements hearkening back to Tron, with the good guys battling it out with the bad guys in a digital universe, but it was a lot more than that. The Rheas' depiction of entire digital worlds in simulation to test different scenarios for possible solutions to the plague of nano-machines that threatened humanity's survival was very well-done and quite captivating. If I had any major quibble with the plot, it would be that I would have liked to know more about the story of the plague itself – maybe in a sequel?

Now, one caveat I'll give is that if you hate computers or if a cell phone is the pinnacle of technology in your house, some aspects of this book might leave you a bit baffled. The Rheas don't over-indulge in technobabble, but the nature of the story calls for a fair bit of tech indulgence. But even a complete technophobe can still enjoy the story, because the focus is solidly on the characters and their struggles: the technology is only a framework.

So, give Cyberdrome a good look!