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Rise of Osiris: Fall of Civilization Pre-Dystopian Thriller Volume 1
These are the events preceding the demise of civilization. A self-inflicted cataclysm known as the Fall.
After a long day defending himself against an Internal Affairs investigation for “unnecessary roughness,” Agent Sandy Frost heads home for chill time with the family. But the cold beers and hot steaks of his dreams never come true. Instead, hours after leaving, he wakes up sedative-woozy, hooded, bound, and locked in the trunk of a speeding car.
In other words, it’s just another Tuesday for Agent Frost.
Jeff Braxton lost control of his video game empire in a hostile takeover. Relegated to the #2 seat, he’s desperate to retake the helm…even if that means a secret collaboration with a shadowy company rife with the stank of dark world underpinnings.
Incongruent worlds collide when the two discover that Jeff’s new business partners and Sandy’s abductors are one and the same: a terrorist organization whose devious plans began a decade ago with the assassination of the president. If they have any hope of stopping the extremists, Jeff and Sandy must expose the cell’s secret history of kidnapping and murder.
With no one to trust and targets on their backs, the unlikely duo is running out of time. If successful, they could derail a conspiracy with tendrils reaching into the highest levels of government. But failure will cost them more than their lives. It could spark an unwinnable war whose raging fury would incinerate all of humanity and ignite the fall of civilization.
Weaving espionage, a thrumming cadence, and detonating tension with sharp-witted comedic deftness, Deek Rhew’s sci-fi thriller, Rise of Osiris, will keep fans of Blake Crouch, Brad Thor, and Nelson DeMille riveted to the very last page.
After a long day defending himself against an Internal Affairs investigation for “unnecessary roughness,” Agent Sandy Frost heads home for chill time with the family. But the cold beers and hot steaks of his dreams never come true. Instead, hours after leaving, he wakes up sedative-woozy, hooded, bound, and locked in the trunk of a speeding car.
In other words, it’s just another Tuesday for Agent Frost.
Jeff Braxton lost control of his video game empire in a hostile takeover. Relegated to the #2 seat, he’s desperate to retake the helm…even if that means a secret collaboration with a shadowy company rife with the stank of dark world underpinnings.
Incongruent worlds collide when the two discover that Jeff’s new business partners and Sandy’s abductors are one and the same: a terrorist organization whose devious plans began a decade ago with the assassination of the president. If they have any hope of stopping the extremists, Jeff and Sandy must expose the cell’s secret history of kidnapping and murder.
With no one to trust and targets on their backs, the unlikely duo is running out of time. If successful, they could derail a conspiracy with tendrils reaching into the highest levels of government. But failure will cost them more than their lives. It could spark an unwinnable war whose raging fury would incinerate all of humanity and ignite the fall of civilization.
Weaving espionage, a thrumming cadence, and detonating tension with sharp-witted comedic deftness, Deek Rhew’s sci-fi thriller, Rise of Osiris, will keep fans of Blake Crouch, Brad Thor, and Nelson DeMille riveted to the very last page.
427 pages, Paperback
Published April 11, 2020
About the author
Deek Rhew
13 books102 followersDeek Rhew writes thrillers where psychology is the weapon and human nature decides who survives.
A lifelong traveler with an insatiable curiosity about what makes people tick, Deek draws inspiration from years spent exploring the world with his bride, Erin Rhew. Different cultures, unfamiliar terrain, and quiet moments of observation become fuel for stories rooted in motive, fear, and the choices people make under pressure.
Fueled by dark coffee and a fascination with the human psyche, Deek’s work asks: when pressure, circumstance, and perception strip away reason and logic, does anyone truly have limits? This obsession drives the 122 Rules series, where psychological principles predict behavior and operatives like Sam Bradford and Polly Cahill survive by manipulating others into choices that betray their own morals, even when the consequences are fatal.
Deek’s father, a proud Air Force veteran, taught him commitment, discipline, and sacrifice. These threads are woven throughout Deek’s life’s work. His career in software sharpened his understanding of technology and the unintended consequences of its misuse, themes that echo through his speculative fiction, where the fall of civilization feels less like imagination and more like an early warning.
When he’s not writing, Deek is usually adventuring with Erin, scouting the next horizon, or debating human behavior and motives over cups of strong coffee.
A lifelong traveler with an insatiable curiosity about what makes people tick, Deek draws inspiration from years spent exploring the world with his bride, Erin Rhew. Different cultures, unfamiliar terrain, and quiet moments of observation become fuel for stories rooted in motive, fear, and the choices people make under pressure.
Fueled by dark coffee and a fascination with the human psyche, Deek’s work asks: when pressure, circumstance, and perception strip away reason and logic, does anyone truly have limits? This obsession drives the 122 Rules series, where psychological principles predict behavior and operatives like Sam Bradford and Polly Cahill survive by manipulating others into choices that betray their own morals, even when the consequences are fatal.
Deek’s father, a proud Air Force veteran, taught him commitment, discipline, and sacrifice. These threads are woven throughout Deek’s life’s work. His career in software sharpened his understanding of technology and the unintended consequences of its misuse, themes that echo through his speculative fiction, where the fall of civilization feels less like imagination and more like an early warning.
When he’s not writing, Deek is usually adventuring with Erin, scouting the next horizon, or debating human behavior and motives over cups of strong coffee.
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April 30, 2021
I really enjoyed reading this book. The main character is developed very well and the descriptive language used by the author allows you to become part of the story. This story assumes some very interesting tech has occurred in the human race and we are all living with this in our daily lives. Some of this tech I can easily visualise happening so that makes it more immersive for the reader. In the story virtual reality games are used to enhance our lives and the aim is to capture the market with something new and innovative..... as you read this story you will see that this certainly happens but the twist in the tail will leave you wondering if this is possible or probable: you will be on the edge of your seat. Some parts of the plot require a re-read of a previous paragraph or two to appreciate what has gone on or is happening but all totally worth it. Overall a very good captivating story and I will be looking to read the follow up book(s).
November 17, 2020
I really enjoyed the author’s voice and found the premise really interesting. While I enjoyed the quirky descriptions that the author gives at times I found they distracted from the story.
March 21, 2021
I received a copy of this book from the Voracious Readers Only scheme...
My favourite part of reading this book was the fact that it was so unique. I pride myself on having read a lot throughout my years, usually getting through a book in 1-3 days depending on the length, and have never come across something like this before. I can honestly say that there was nothing in the book that I didn’t enjoy. I would say that ‘Sci-Fi’ isn’t usually a genre that I would usually choose but ‘Thriller’ absolutely is and pairing them together was perfect! It meant you could really lose yourself in the story and still wonder what was going to happen next. I would say it did take me a few chapters to get into the story but once I did I was absolutely hooked and couldn’t put it down! It definitely helped that there was so much action in the story as you wanted to read on to find out the next twist. The author’s writing style helped to bring the story to life. What may have seemed to be fragmented writing at the start completely made sense as you read on and actually added to the story, making you feel complete empathy for the characters. So although it may have seemed to alter the flow of the story to begin with, once reading on it actually helped with the flow. I truly think I felt every single emotion throughout reading this story but I would say the main ones would be disgust and sympathy.The main character grew throughout the story and this was wonderful to see. The book was so vividly written that it made you feel as though you were growing with him. It was also lovely to see his relationships develop with the other characters.I think the intended audience for this book would be someone who enjoys a thriller and is open to new things. This is exactly how I felt going into this experience and am so glad I did so. I think the most memorable part of the book for me was the amount of deaths that seemed to occur that could have been prevented. This made me feel quite emotional and looking back on the story you realise just how much damage was done purely for the production of a game. This is absolutely a credit to the author as it shows just how vividly they described the story as it stays with me now!The blurb does this book a complete justice and was written so cleverly that you can’t help wanting to read on to find out what happens.I would absolutely read the next book in the series and would love to read other books by this author. All in all, I would say that this is the best book that I have read so far this year.
My favourite part of reading this book was the fact that it was so unique. I pride myself on having read a lot throughout my years, usually getting through a book in 1-3 days depending on the length, and have never come across something like this before. I can honestly say that there was nothing in the book that I didn’t enjoy. I would say that ‘Sci-Fi’ isn’t usually a genre that I would usually choose but ‘Thriller’ absolutely is and pairing them together was perfect! It meant you could really lose yourself in the story and still wonder what was going to happen next. I would say it did take me a few chapters to get into the story but once I did I was absolutely hooked and couldn’t put it down! It definitely helped that there was so much action in the story as you wanted to read on to find out the next twist. The author’s writing style helped to bring the story to life. What may have seemed to be fragmented writing at the start completely made sense as you read on and actually added to the story, making you feel complete empathy for the characters. So although it may have seemed to alter the flow of the story to begin with, once reading on it actually helped with the flow. I truly think I felt every single emotion throughout reading this story but I would say the main ones would be disgust and sympathy.The main character grew throughout the story and this was wonderful to see. The book was so vividly written that it made you feel as though you were growing with him. It was also lovely to see his relationships develop with the other characters.I think the intended audience for this book would be someone who enjoys a thriller and is open to new things. This is exactly how I felt going into this experience and am so glad I did so. I think the most memorable part of the book for me was the amount of deaths that seemed to occur that could have been prevented. This made me feel quite emotional and looking back on the story you realise just how much damage was done purely for the production of a game. This is absolutely a credit to the author as it shows just how vividly they described the story as it stays with me now!The blurb does this book a complete justice and was written so cleverly that you can’t help wanting to read on to find out what happens.I would absolutely read the next book in the series and would love to read other books by this author. All in all, I would say that this is the best book that I have read so far this year.
December 21, 2020
I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
This was a strange novel...in a good way. It wasn't what I expected from the synopsis at all. Is it going to be a tale of corporate greed? Is it going to be a story about the dangers of technology? Is it going to be a horror novel? Is it going to be a murder mystery? ...Yes.
Pros: The biggest positive take away from this novel is that it took a couple of sharp turns in directions I wasn't completely expecting. The foreshadowing is all there and you wonder when it's going to come into play, but it doesn't come into play in wholly predictable ways. The ending was not at all what I would have anticipated, but it worked. The changes in plot direction were not so abrupt that it loses the reader.
The author does a pretty nice job of building a surreal, disjointed feeling as the chapters progress and the protagonist starts to feel the effects of spending too much time in virtual reality. The reader begins to wonder if the narrator is completely reliable and if we can trust what we are being told.
The development of the concept is pretty solid and it is nice that we have a dissenting voice in the protagonist's girlfriend/fiancée. Having the voice of "reason" forcing the protagonist to consider consequences, but ultimately also contributing to the problem is a nice element.
Cons: At times the jumping from reality to virtual reality was jarring. This was probably on purpose, but there were a couple of times that the switch was so abrupt that I had to go back a few pages to see if I had missed something.
The protagonist was fairly well developed, but the other characters were pretty one dimensional. The character development took a back seat to the plot and concept development and I'm not that upset about it. It did leave the story with nobody you really wanted to cheer for though. I found myself not caring too much what happened to anyone including the main character.
Overall, it was an interesting read and one that made you think about the future of technology and the ethics behind certain advancements. If you don't leave this one feeling at least slightly unsettled, you haven't been paying attention.
This was a strange novel...in a good way. It wasn't what I expected from the synopsis at all. Is it going to be a tale of corporate greed? Is it going to be a story about the dangers of technology? Is it going to be a horror novel? Is it going to be a murder mystery? ...Yes.
Pros: The biggest positive take away from this novel is that it took a couple of sharp turns in directions I wasn't completely expecting. The foreshadowing is all there and you wonder when it's going to come into play, but it doesn't come into play in wholly predictable ways. The ending was not at all what I would have anticipated, but it worked. The changes in plot direction were not so abrupt that it loses the reader.
The author does a pretty nice job of building a surreal, disjointed feeling as the chapters progress and the protagonist starts to feel the effects of spending too much time in virtual reality. The reader begins to wonder if the narrator is completely reliable and if we can trust what we are being told.
The development of the concept is pretty solid and it is nice that we have a dissenting voice in the protagonist's girlfriend/fiancée. Having the voice of "reason" forcing the protagonist to consider consequences, but ultimately also contributing to the problem is a nice element.
Cons: At times the jumping from reality to virtual reality was jarring. This was probably on purpose, but there were a couple of times that the switch was so abrupt that I had to go back a few pages to see if I had missed something.
The protagonist was fairly well developed, but the other characters were pretty one dimensional. The character development took a back seat to the plot and concept development and I'm not that upset about it. It did leave the story with nobody you really wanted to cheer for though. I found myself not caring too much what happened to anyone including the main character.
Overall, it was an interesting read and one that made you think about the future of technology and the ethics behind certain advancements. If you don't leave this one feeling at least slightly unsettled, you haven't been paying attention.
July 10, 2021
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only*
I have read quite a number of virtual reality themed novels by such authors as William Gibson, Pat Cadigan, Neal Stephenson, Charles Stross, Ernest Cline et al, but none of them have left me with a racing pulse the way Deek Rhew did in this thriller. With twenty pages to go on my Kobo the story suddenly stopped and I felt like I had been hit in the face with a plate glass security door. What? Don't do this to me! Where's the next book?
The story goes like this: Jeff Braxton is the part-owner of a virtual reality game design company and gets offered a way of making his games even more realistic; the addition of peoples' actual memories. Despite being ordered not to go ahead with the idea Jeff disobeys the instruction and ends up spending far too much time testing the game, with the result that he starts seeing people and visiting places that he has no memory of previously encountering.
I thought Jeff, as the main protagonist, was self-centered, short-sighted and blinkered as well as being a little dishonest. All these failings lead him into a downward helter-skelter slide into torture and terrorism as his grip on his business slowly slips away.
I especially enjoyed the descriptive passages during the VR segments, and in one part I could almost feel myself being stalked through the woods by a cybernetically enhanced panther. If you like thrilling futuristic virtual reality cyber-punk with a touch of horror, try this book.
I have read quite a number of virtual reality themed novels by such authors as William Gibson, Pat Cadigan, Neal Stephenson, Charles Stross, Ernest Cline et al, but none of them have left me with a racing pulse the way Deek Rhew did in this thriller. With twenty pages to go on my Kobo the story suddenly stopped and I felt like I had been hit in the face with a plate glass security door. What? Don't do this to me! Where's the next book?
The story goes like this: Jeff Braxton is the part-owner of a virtual reality game design company and gets offered a way of making his games even more realistic; the addition of peoples' actual memories. Despite being ordered not to go ahead with the idea Jeff disobeys the instruction and ends up spending far too much time testing the game, with the result that he starts seeing people and visiting places that he has no memory of previously encountering.
I thought Jeff, as the main protagonist, was self-centered, short-sighted and blinkered as well as being a little dishonest. All these failings lead him into a downward helter-skelter slide into torture and terrorism as his grip on his business slowly slips away.
I especially enjoyed the descriptive passages during the VR segments, and in one part I could almost feel myself being stalked through the woods by a cybernetically enhanced panther. If you like thrilling futuristic virtual reality cyber-punk with a touch of horror, try this book.
June 26, 2021
“Trees rose out of the nighttime fog like rusted prison bars. I pressed my back against the thick trunk of a pine as I clung to the rough bark. The jagged surface poked against my spine and dug deep into my muscles. Balancing precariously on the large, moss-covered roots, I tried to keep my feet out of the thick bed of pine needles and wet foliage covering the forest floor.” …
“The beast clamped its jaws around my throat, tearing ligaments, muscles, and arteries, but I felt no more pain. The darkness, my final darkness, blissfully carried it away as blackness encroached on the edges of my vision.”
Here in 2021 we read books or play games where we experience the thoughts, emotions and actions of our characters vicariously. Fast forward to the near future where we can feel their actual pain, see and feel everything our characters feel including their terror. Imagine how this new extraction technique from people’s actual experiences could be used for educational, entertainment or for nefarious purposes and you are part way to getting to grips with the central premise of this book. Of course as our central character progresses through his own and other lives, lines are blurred and the extra code hidden by the original developer becomes all to clearly understood. There are sensible advisors along the way but, of course, our central character is becoming overtaken by the dopamine hit playing the game is giving him. What could possibly go wrong? Pretty much everything!
Will he extract himself from his situation before the novel ends? Read it and find out. Personally I give this book 4/5.
Thanks to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
“The beast clamped its jaws around my throat, tearing ligaments, muscles, and arteries, but I felt no more pain. The darkness, my final darkness, blissfully carried it away as blackness encroached on the edges of my vision.”
Here in 2021 we read books or play games where we experience the thoughts, emotions and actions of our characters vicariously. Fast forward to the near future where we can feel their actual pain, see and feel everything our characters feel including their terror. Imagine how this new extraction technique from people’s actual experiences could be used for educational, entertainment or for nefarious purposes and you are part way to getting to grips with the central premise of this book. Of course as our central character progresses through his own and other lives, lines are blurred and the extra code hidden by the original developer becomes all to clearly understood. There are sensible advisors along the way but, of course, our central character is becoming overtaken by the dopamine hit playing the game is giving him. What could possibly go wrong? Pretty much everything!
Will he extract himself from his situation before the novel ends? Read it and find out. Personally I give this book 4/5.
Thanks to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 16, 2021
I was so excited by the concept and the story line and I wasn't let down. I really enjoyed this book ! So unique ! I couldn't put it down and just wanted to keep reading to know what would happen. You get sucked into the universe and the story, you find yourself really involve with the characters, you feel their fear, anger, joy and pain. Beautifully written. I will purchase the next book for sure. Can't to see what will happen. (I received a complimentary copy via Voracious Readers Only)
February 23, 2021
This is a really good book. Its not the kind of book I would normally read but I found it really had to put it down. The story is gripping all the way through.
December 24, 2021
I want to thank Deek Rhew for providing me with a copy of this book so I could write a review.
I really liked this book. It was a little longer than what I typically read but it had lots of detail. This book grabbed my attention from the beginning and held it until the end. I didn't expect the ending but am still happy with it. I would recommend this book.
I really liked this book. It was a little longer than what I typically read but it had lots of detail. This book grabbed my attention from the beginning and held it until the end. I didn't expect the ending but am still happy with it. I would recommend this book.
February 21, 2021
Although Science Fiction is not my typical reading genre, I was intrigued because of the virtual reality subject matter.
I really enjoyed this book. It was wrell written, very readable and fast paced.
I received this book from the author through Voracious Readers Only to review.
I really enjoyed this book. It was wrell written, very readable and fast paced.
I received this book from the author through Voracious Readers Only to review.
March 11, 2021
Couldn't put it down!
June 16, 2021
Disclaimer - I received a free copy of this book through Voracious Readers Only in exchange for a honest review
This isn't the kind of book I usually read but the synopsis sounded interesting so I thought I would give it a go and I'm glad I did. This book is so unique and thoughtful I couldn't put it down. The characters are all well written and have strong personalities and motives which I love.
There's lots of action and twists and turns to keep you interested.
Would def recommend to anyone who likes sci Fi and thriller type books
This isn't the kind of book I usually read but the synopsis sounded interesting so I thought I would give it a go and I'm glad I did. This book is so unique and thoughtful I couldn't put it down. The characters are all well written and have strong personalities and motives which I love.
There's lots of action and twists and turns to keep you interested.
Would def recommend to anyone who likes sci Fi and thriller type books
October 27, 2020
What a book. I enjoyed my complimentary copy from Voracious Readers Only. I didn't know what to expect when I began reading, but by the end I just wanted to continue. It felt real, as if this is something that would happen in the future. Great Book.
April 26, 2021
VRO: honest review
Interesting premise. Unique story. Well developed unlikable characters. An unsettling, good read. Fast paced. Written well with a few unnessary choice cuss words. Not needed. I wanted to rate it 3 1/2 stars but couldn't so I had to settle on 4 stars.
Interesting premise. Unique story. Well developed unlikable characters. An unsettling, good read. Fast paced. Written well with a few unnessary choice cuss words. Not needed. I wanted to rate it 3 1/2 stars but couldn't so I had to settle on 4 stars.
September 18, 2020
I received a copy of this book from Voracious Readers.
In Deek Rhew's novel, virtual reality games have become so realistic that they include emotions and memories. However, the experiences for the games have been taken from the dead. As well as ethical dilemmas and political intruige, this story is packed with action - it's Ready Player One as if written by Lee Child.
In Deek Rhew's novel, virtual reality games have become so realistic that they include emotions and memories. However, the experiences for the games have been taken from the dead. As well as ethical dilemmas and political intruige, this story is packed with action - it's Ready Player One as if written by Lee Child.
January 5, 2021
I think this is quite a quirky book not only does it keep you on the edge of your seat but it makes you reflect and wonder what technology is going to be like in the future!
February 17, 2021
Review through Voracious Readers Only
I found this book really interesting. It was a great story but I did find it confusing in places as it flicks back and forwards through different scenes and occasionally I would lose the story a bit.
The premise was clever and as technology continues to improve, this is exactly the sort of scenario that may need to be considered. An exciting read.
I found this book really interesting. It was a great story but I did find it confusing in places as it flicks back and forwards through different scenes and occasionally I would lose the story a bit.
The premise was clever and as technology continues to improve, this is exactly the sort of scenario that may need to be considered. An exciting read.
October 9, 2021
I have read other works by this author and loved them but at first found this to be a real slow burner and not as engrossing as previous offerings, however, I decided to stick with it and am delighted I did as this is the start of something big for this author.
June 21, 2020
Futuristic sci-fi centered around nerdy genius gamers? Check! Virtual reality mixing with actual reality? Check! An imperfect hero, driven by curiosity and a desire for industry greatness? Check! An exotic wild cyborg sabretooth panther? Check! A government conspiracy? Check!
Deek Rhew's THE EXTRACTOR: RISE OF OSIRIS is a page-turner of an adventure centered around Jeff, a proven game designer dude who revolutionized the virtual reality world. Now, he wants to take it even further. Despite his Anti-Virtualist lawyer girlfriend, Tamara's, advice, Jeff gets sucked into a new project that incorporates tactile stimulation into his already addictive virtual reality gaming systems, to the point where it's hard to tell what's real from what's not. In order to save himself, Jeff has to figure out what's really going on behind the scenes with his gaming system before it's too late.
I loved the characters in this story, and how their lives ended up intertwining. There's suspense, action, interesting and realistic futuristic elements, and quirky dialogue, all done in Mr. Rhew's unique style that keeps the reader immersed in the story and thoroughly entertained. I loved the ending, and although this particular story resolves, there's definitely another story to tell. Can't wait to read more in this world, and spend more time with these characters! A great read!
Deek Rhew's THE EXTRACTOR: RISE OF OSIRIS is a page-turner of an adventure centered around Jeff, a proven game designer dude who revolutionized the virtual reality world. Now, he wants to take it even further. Despite his Anti-Virtualist lawyer girlfriend, Tamara's, advice, Jeff gets sucked into a new project that incorporates tactile stimulation into his already addictive virtual reality gaming systems, to the point where it's hard to tell what's real from what's not. In order to save himself, Jeff has to figure out what's really going on behind the scenes with his gaming system before it's too late.
I loved the characters in this story, and how their lives ended up intertwining. There's suspense, action, interesting and realistic futuristic elements, and quirky dialogue, all done in Mr. Rhew's unique style that keeps the reader immersed in the story and thoroughly entertained. I loved the ending, and although this particular story resolves, there's definitely another story to tell. Can't wait to read more in this world, and spend more time with these characters! A great read!
September 8, 2020
I received a copy of this book from voracious readers only.
What a great story. Scifi is not my usual genre but this was very easy to follow. Virtual reality mixing with actual reality enough to scarily make you feel this could be a possible future reality. Most of the important scenes are described well and fit with the storyline so you aren't thinking 'how did that fit in there?' like I have found with other scifi type stories. My biggest negative is that the ending felt rushed and not complete- still satisfying but didn't end with a wow like I was hoping. Great read!
What a great story. Scifi is not my usual genre but this was very easy to follow. Virtual reality mixing with actual reality enough to scarily make you feel this could be a possible future reality. Most of the important scenes are described well and fit with the storyline so you aren't thinking 'how did that fit in there?' like I have found with other scifi type stories. My biggest negative is that the ending felt rushed and not complete- still satisfying but didn't end with a wow like I was hoping. Great read!
April 27, 2021
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only. I typically do not read sci-fi books but I took a particular liking to this one. All the events seem probable to happen within the coming years, which is exciting and terrifying. Read this if you like sci-fi, thrillers, and/or VR.
June 7, 2020
I loved this book. Awesome read! Being a bit of a geek and a bit of a gamer it was right up my alley. Almost gave it five stars and the only reason I didn’t was because of the ending! What the???
August 8, 2020
What else can I say? This is not my usual genre, but I loved it!
July 13, 2020
I received this book through Voracious Readers. The sub title 'Rise of Osiris' leads one in a direction that simply is not part of this book. In fact, one could say it is quite misleading. The plot revolves around Jeff who has created a Virtual Gaming App only to have it totally superceded by a rival ap. He is gutted. He simply cannot imagine that anyone can have something better than his and when offered the chance to become a partner and front the game, he grabs it. The central character is amazingly self centered and egotistical. He is so wrapped up in his own wants that he appears to have little or no empathy with anyone other than one friend and his fiancee. Not that he does as she wishes and lies and cheats to ensure he does what he wants. Even when specifically forbidden by his boss to involve the company in this he finds the loophole - in his mind- to make it OK. As long as he gets the kudos and money, that makes everything all right. Of course, it doesn't. The concept is brilliant and one is left reeling from the consequences of man's greed and stupidity. I gather this is the first, so subsequent books should be fascinating.
April 29, 2021
I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review, while the main ideia for this book gets a 5 star value from me, the way the writer aborded it, totally lost me in the story (to tell a story you dont need to go back and forth with pieces of the story that arent relevant to the main story, while in some sort of books, that actually makes sense, in here only turned me off)... the ideia of getting memories of the dead and being able to feel and see for their eyes what happened its a good one, the tittle being rise of osiris really was a good one, osiris is the egipcian god of death, the mais ideia of this book was death its not the end, not really, if we can see through the eyes of the dead (i really was in love with the ideia of story of this book, i only feel like to kick myself because i wasnt captivated with the writting, jeff the main character is greedy but in a way that he is clueless to that, and he feels that addiction onlty happen to others... oh well... it was a struggle to finish i am sorry to admit but right now, i wont recomend this book... i will actually re-read it in some time to see if my opinion change
April 11, 2021
The Extractor: Rise of Osiris by Deek Rhew is book one in the Osiris Series. The story takes place in a near future world of self-driving cars, dwindling privacy, and virtual reality games that challenge a person’s perception of what’s real and what’s virtual. We meet several characters that Rhew does an amazing job of bringing to life, but the star of this novel is Jeff, the owner of a virtual reality game company who faces a major moral conundrum and a life and death situation. This book is full of action, intrigue, and philosophical musings.
However, I had a hard time getting through this book. It eventually became more about finishing just so I could say I actually read it than it did about my enjoyment.
I received a free copy of this book from the author through Voracious Readers Only. This is an edited review. The entire review can be found on my blog at http://www.waywardducks.com.
However, I had a hard time getting through this book. It eventually became more about finishing just so I could say I actually read it than it did about my enjoyment.
I received a free copy of this book from the author through Voracious Readers Only. This is an edited review. The entire review can be found on my blog at http://www.waywardducks.com.
June 25, 2020
In the near future a tech company prepares to rock the gaming world with a totally immersive experience like no other. More than a traditional simulation, the new system promises to put the player in a virtual world where he or she can actually feel and experience with all their senses the scenario into which they choose to place themselves. However, there is something not quite right about the process used to extract and distill this sensory world. I was unsure about this book at the beginning, but as I read it got more and more interesting and ominous. The lead characters are very real and their story is compelling This novel had me hooked to the very end. I received my copy of this book from Voracious Readers Only.
June 9, 2023
‘Our lives are finite…but our memories are infinite’
When the story begins with live-paint graffiti, sonic umbrellas, torpedo-armed police drones it’s no wonder our world ended up in an apocalypse! I read the subsequent books before this one and boy, does this set up the post-apoc right sweet.
Planet-side dark matter technology and the possibility of fiery molecular dissolution. I mean, like, what are we doing to ourselves?
Read this series and the author will let you know…
Fave quote:
‘A broken man spills his secrets. A man of grit only spills his blood.’
Who will tame the beasts? #TeamAnti-Virtualists or #TeamTotalImmersion?
Next is ‘Escape From Torpor’ then ‘Fall of Civilization’ #’s 1&2 (‘After the Fall’ and ‘Rogue Mission’).
When the story begins with live-paint graffiti, sonic umbrellas, torpedo-armed police drones it’s no wonder our world ended up in an apocalypse! I read the subsequent books before this one and boy, does this set up the post-apoc right sweet.
Planet-side dark matter technology and the possibility of fiery molecular dissolution. I mean, like, what are we doing to ourselves?
Read this series and the author will let you know…
Fave quote:
‘A broken man spills his secrets. A man of grit only spills his blood.’
Who will tame the beasts? #TeamAnti-Virtualists or #TeamTotalImmersion?
Next is ‘Escape From Torpor’ then ‘Fall of Civilization’ #’s 1&2 (‘After the Fall’ and ‘Rogue Mission’).
February 25, 2023
Jeff is working on a virtual reality game that will be truly immersive, but as he spends more and more time over the limits on it, he starts to see people who aren't there and know people he shouldn't have known of. Is the game making him lose himself or is there more to it?
Science fiction, mystery, thriller, crime, ethics and a little philosophy all rolled into one, it's quite an entertaining book and part one of a series.
Science fiction, mystery, thriller, crime, ethics and a little philosophy all rolled into one, it's quite an entertaining book and part one of a series.
July 31, 2021
Got a copy via voracious readers. I really liked the concept, memories and emotions added to VR but I really struggled with most of the dialog and characters. There were some chapters that flowed really well but I kept getting stuck on dialog that just didn't seem believable. I know this is just my personal opinion but I salute the effort put into the book and putting yourself out there.
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