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Diver Creed Station
Wars, disease and a massive collapse of modern civilization have ravaged the human race of a hundred years in the future. Finally in the late twenty- second century, mankind slowly begins to struggle back from the edge of extinction.
When a huge “virtual life” facility is restored from a hibernation type of storage and slowly brought back online, a new hope materializes. But this system is haunted by the long lost past.
System ghosts intermingle with mysterious factions that place two young technicians into a cyberspace trap, with little hope for survival.
When a huge “virtual life” facility is restored from a hibernation type of storage and slowly brought back online, a new hope materializes. But this system is haunted by the long lost past.
System ghosts intermingle with mysterious factions that place two young technicians into a cyberspace trap, with little hope for survival.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 18, 2014
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Oliver Phipps
20 books1,531 followersOliver served as a Paratrooper in the United States Army and studied at MSC. In the late 1980s through mid 90s Oliver pursued his love of music. He enjoyed traveling, playing percussion and writing lyrics for popular bands. During this time Oliver also began writing short stories and articles.
After playing for thousands through the fall and winter of 1996 Oliver's band abruptly disbanded. In early spring of 1997 Oliver along with a good friend who was a guitarist got together with the intention to form a new group. But rather than form a new band the two put together an expedition plan for traveling to Northern Canada and Alaska in order to prospect for gold.
Leaving in April of 1997 Oliver and company traveled up the historic AL-CAN highway. After exploring the Yukon and Northwest territories of Canada as well as the Arctic Circle the team traveled over the Top of the World highway to Alaska.
1999-2000 Oliver traveled through Asia, visiting Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan among other countries.
In 2004 Oliver published his first book and continues to write books, articles and short stories. Currently Oliver and family reside happily in the U.S.
After playing for thousands through the fall and winter of 1996 Oliver's band abruptly disbanded. In early spring of 1997 Oliver along with a good friend who was a guitarist got together with the intention to form a new group. But rather than form a new band the two put together an expedition plan for traveling to Northern Canada and Alaska in order to prospect for gold.
Leaving in April of 1997 Oliver and company traveled up the historic AL-CAN highway. After exploring the Yukon and Northwest territories of Canada as well as the Arctic Circle the team traveled over the Top of the World highway to Alaska.
1999-2000 Oliver traveled through Asia, visiting Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan among other countries.
In 2004 Oliver published his first book and continues to write books, articles and short stories. Currently Oliver and family reside happily in the U.S.
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May 8, 2015
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This is the third book I’m reading by Oliver Phipps, and here I am saying this: “Oliver Phipps just with 3 books became my new favourite author. As always Phipps does an amazing job creating a reality that just fascinates you. His style of writing and the descriptions make you feel not an observer but a part of the story. I have been a big fun of dystopian novels after I read Huxley and Orwell, I still believe that they are like gods to me of dystopian, now my gods increased by one person – and that’s Oliver Phipps.
In all the latest dystopian novels that I’ve read in the past year, the beginning is always so confusing, however this time the author gives us an insight right from the start, so we know where we are and what’s going on from the very beginning. The plot that Phipps conjures is something absolutely fabulous. Merge reality with virtual reality and you may have a rough idea what might be going on here. I loved the book for this uniqueness and even though the plot is set in the future, the situations that we see make us feel as if we are still in 21st century.
The main characters – Rizette and Oray are a young married couple, which work in the virtual reality and all the “fun”, if we can call if fun starts when Oray discovers a conspiracy. Now we are thrown in a reality with a little hope, and it’s up to us to understand the book. This book combines Sci-Fi with humor and makes us enjoy the book from the first page to the last one. There are many moments that might first sound fun, but at the same time make you think as to how the technology progresses too fast. I do not think that my kid brother will know what a cassette is when he will be 13. Yes, even if you were not a fan of Sci-Fi novels, you will become, right before even finishing “Diver Creed Station”.
Are you ready to dive into an adventure, which will make you laugh but will ask you to think too? Are you ready for a futuristic reality that might actually become our future? I mean, many people are starting to be more obsessed with virtual reality nowadays then the real one. I remember once I read somewhere that the reality is the one that we make ourselves. Get ready for the suspense that will leave you craving more, that’s what Oliver Phipps is amazing in. You still haven’t got your copy? What are you waiting for? Enjoy this amazing book to its fullest, and get addicted to Oliver Phipps as I did.
This is the third book I’m reading by Oliver Phipps, and here I am saying this: “Oliver Phipps just with 3 books became my new favourite author. As always Phipps does an amazing job creating a reality that just fascinates you. His style of writing and the descriptions make you feel not an observer but a part of the story. I have been a big fun of dystopian novels after I read Huxley and Orwell, I still believe that they are like gods to me of dystopian, now my gods increased by one person – and that’s Oliver Phipps.
In all the latest dystopian novels that I’ve read in the past year, the beginning is always so confusing, however this time the author gives us an insight right from the start, so we know where we are and what’s going on from the very beginning. The plot that Phipps conjures is something absolutely fabulous. Merge reality with virtual reality and you may have a rough idea what might be going on here. I loved the book for this uniqueness and even though the plot is set in the future, the situations that we see make us feel as if we are still in 21st century.
The main characters – Rizette and Oray are a young married couple, which work in the virtual reality and all the “fun”, if we can call if fun starts when Oray discovers a conspiracy. Now we are thrown in a reality with a little hope, and it’s up to us to understand the book. This book combines Sci-Fi with humor and makes us enjoy the book from the first page to the last one. There are many moments that might first sound fun, but at the same time make you think as to how the technology progresses too fast. I do not think that my kid brother will know what a cassette is when he will be 13. Yes, even if you were not a fan of Sci-Fi novels, you will become, right before even finishing “Diver Creed Station”.
Are you ready to dive into an adventure, which will make you laugh but will ask you to think too? Are you ready for a futuristic reality that might actually become our future? I mean, many people are starting to be more obsessed with virtual reality nowadays then the real one. I remember once I read somewhere that the reality is the one that we make ourselves. Get ready for the suspense that will leave you craving more, that’s what Oliver Phipps is amazing in. You still haven’t got your copy? What are you waiting for? Enjoy this amazing book to its fullest, and get addicted to Oliver Phipps as I did.
July 14, 2015
As a fan of dystopian sci-fi stories, I knew I would enjoy Diver Creed Station. It takes place in the 23rd century, after wars, radiation, sterility, and tribalism affected humanity and destroyed civilizations.
Diver Creed Station explores a future where people go back and forth between living in reality and in a virtual world. It shows what can happen when virtual technology falls on malicious hands. Instead of doom and gloom, Oliver Phipps' writing gives a practical take on how trusted, competent workers ("Divers") and public figures band together and combat conspirators.
Throughout the story, we see how tough situations can give people hope and resourcefulness. Unlike too many modern day stories, where characters are bitter, backstabbing, and antagonistic, here we have loyal characters always looking for each others' backs, even when they hardly know one another.
Oliver Phipps also does a good job at exploring different time periods in human history, how people from the past and future (the story's present) communicate, cultural barriers and all.
Would recommend! 5/5 stars
Diver Creed Station explores a future where people go back and forth between living in reality and in a virtual world. It shows what can happen when virtual technology falls on malicious hands. Instead of doom and gloom, Oliver Phipps' writing gives a practical take on how trusted, competent workers ("Divers") and public figures band together and combat conspirators.
Throughout the story, we see how tough situations can give people hope and resourcefulness. Unlike too many modern day stories, where characters are bitter, backstabbing, and antagonistic, here we have loyal characters always looking for each others' backs, even when they hardly know one another.
Oliver Phipps also does a good job at exploring different time periods in human history, how people from the past and future (the story's present) communicate, cultural barriers and all.
Would recommend! 5/5 stars
September 3, 2015
Drive Creed - an intricate commentary on post-modern society masquerading as a sci-fi drama. This is exactly why I fell in love with the genre, sci-fi not merely entertain us but force us to think, to go deep into the uncharted territories of morality and ethics.
The question that begs to be mulled over is are we going in the right way? Is being what we are today will turn us tomorrow into what is imagined in these sci-fi book ?
The question that begs to be mulled over is are we going in the right way? Is being what we are today will turn us tomorrow into what is imagined in these sci-fi book ?
June 25, 2015
Entertaining!
Science Fiction stories has always been my genre in terms of books, next is Romance. That's why when I found out that this book is a Romance and Science Fiction, I bought it immediately. I really had a great time reading this book, Love the book and the story line. Another great book to add to your collection of books. Highly recommend this book.
Science Fiction stories has always been my genre in terms of books, next is Romance. That's why when I found out that this book is a Romance and Science Fiction, I bought it immediately. I really had a great time reading this book, Love the book and the story line. Another great book to add to your collection of books. Highly recommend this book.
October 14, 2015
Wow, what a great story. I love this one.
There is wonderful mix of everything in this story. Relationships, danger and mystery. I have read some science fiction that just left me tired after I finish, too much action etc. The pace of this novel is good and when I finished I felt relaxed and satisfied.
There is wonderful mix of everything in this story. Relationships, danger and mystery. I have read some science fiction that just left me tired after I finish, too much action etc. The pace of this novel is good and when I finished I felt relaxed and satisfied.
December 29, 2014
I really liked this book. It was imaginative and crazy...what if this could really happen?! It was a page-turner for me and I hope the author adds to the story! I don't read Science Fiction very often but I will be sure to look for more books like this from this author.
January 13, 2016
This is a really imaginative novel that really updates on my SecondLife https://secondlife.com/my/?lang=en-US experience! I certainly would not be interested in participating in such an immersive virtual milieu as proposed!
September 4, 2015
a story of Oray and Rizette - and a story of hope and survival. The story of the two brilliant technicians against all odds. The two characters are well canvassed, and lend the humane depth to the sci-fi story.
September 20, 2015
This story is like, sci-fi and all kinda other stuff all mixed in to make something awesome. I don't normally read sci-fi but I like Oliver Phipps and this book is really great. I very highly recommend. If I like it and I'm not really a sci-fi girl then I think the sci-fi people will love.
October 11, 2015
Awesome story. I thought I never like science fiction but I love this one. Easy to follow and the story kept getting better.
December 11, 2017
Great book
This book takes place in the future when global war almost eliminated man kind. Millions of people died from weapons radiation, biological and chemical waste, and disease. This also caused sterility in a lot of what humans were left. Very few could actually have children. A breeding station was created to protect these people and children in effort to repopulate the earth. These people had as many children as they could in effort to save the human race.
Survival groups formed. Being in a group you were protected and more likely to survive than being alone. People did whatever they could do to survive. Of course their had to be a group of savages willing to kill people to survive. When the rest of the world was trying to repopulate it.
A virtual reality pod facility was discovered and offered people virtual reality life experiences. People could live in the pods for 7 days at a time to escape reality. Then they worked in the facility for 7 days. It was a really nice way to escape reality for a little while until someone took over the pod facility and people got trapped in the pods and in virtual reality.
You must read this book to find out what happens. I really enjoyed this book as well as a few other by this Author. His books are well written and easy to follow and understand. I recommend this book.
This book takes place in the future when global war almost eliminated man kind. Millions of people died from weapons radiation, biological and chemical waste, and disease. This also caused sterility in a lot of what humans were left. Very few could actually have children. A breeding station was created to protect these people and children in effort to repopulate the earth. These people had as many children as they could in effort to save the human race.
Survival groups formed. Being in a group you were protected and more likely to survive than being alone. People did whatever they could do to survive. Of course their had to be a group of savages willing to kill people to survive. When the rest of the world was trying to repopulate it.
A virtual reality pod facility was discovered and offered people virtual reality life experiences. People could live in the pods for 7 days at a time to escape reality. Then they worked in the facility for 7 days. It was a really nice way to escape reality for a little while until someone took over the pod facility and people got trapped in the pods and in virtual reality.
You must read this book to find out what happens. I really enjoyed this book as well as a few other by this Author. His books are well written and easy to follow and understand. I recommend this book.
November 25, 2024
This book was amazing. It’s a quick read.
March 30, 2025
Trippy concept
This book was a bit of a headtrip. I wasn't entirely sure what was happening and had to re-read a couple of times, but I did enjoy this book
This book was a bit of a headtrip. I wasn't entirely sure what was happening and had to re-read a couple of times, but I did enjoy this book
July 4, 2024
I loved everything about this book!
This is by far one of the best books I’ve ever read and I’m not a fantasy reader typically. This has the perfect amount of romance, fantasy, and a badass FMC!
Even if you aren’t usually into fantasy you should read this book because I promise it’ll blow you away!
This is by far one of the best books I’ve ever read and I’m not a fantasy reader typically. This has the perfect amount of romance, fantasy, and a badass FMC!
Even if you aren’t usually into fantasy you should read this book because I promise it’ll blow you away!
November 30, 2023
Leave this book out for guests and it will start many conversations. The quality is top-notch, and the recommendations are all spot on. It also makes a great gift. Just get it! You won't be disappointed.
March 29, 2021
I love all of your books that I have read so far. This is a great story. I hope it makes people see how much of a difference they can make. I can't wait to read the next one.
April 13, 2021
This novel is very well written and definitely a page turner! The ending is unexpected and makes it well worth the read, I wish there was a sequel!
April 29, 2021
Refreshing story. Read in 2 sittings. Wish there was another one.
May 16, 2021
Reaaly couldn’t put the book down, had to make myself. The author is such a good writer, pulled me in to the story from the very beginning.
May 31, 2021
All I can say is, pick up the "Diver Creed Station" book and read it to enjoy a good story. Highly recommended.
June 18, 2021
It was everything I hoped for and more! I cannot wait to read more from Oliver Phipps.
August 27, 2021
It's a different from what I usually read but I have enjoyed this book.
September 28, 2021
This book kept me on my toes from page 1. I was never sure where it was going or what to expect.
May 17, 2022
There are so many twists and turns in this story, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended.
May 31, 2022
I read it in a day. Couldn't put it down!
June 1, 2022
Could not put it down great read kept locked in. I will recommend this book to all of my friends.
June 2, 2022
I highly recommend this beautiful, riveting book. Just gorgeous! I didn't want it to end.
June 26, 2022
Great story! easy to read, it drew me in and I didn't want to put it down.
June 28, 2022
The characters were interesting and well developed. All in all, a good one!
August 3, 2022
My first book by this author and I will be reading as many as I can!
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