When computer records are trusted more than our own emories, more than our own senses, whoever controls the computers controls reality. The Heretic is a new kind of story, blending high-speed action with the fantasy elements of virtual reality. In the shadows of the net, a battle rages among powerful programmers whom novices see as no less than wizards. The prize:control of the very fabric of reality.
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"...Crosses every genre from crime to romance. Mixing a little Clancy style with cyber adventure, it's truly a blast..." -- Danielle Thorne, A Grain of Salt
"A prescient view of a future in which cybercriminals dominate the computer security industry. I read Heretic straight through." -- Carolyn Meinel, author of "How Hackers Break in and How they Are Caught"
"Chapman's cyber-thriller will make even the non-computer literate stop for a virtual 'reality-check'..." -- Ace Starry, author of The Magic Life
"A prescient view of a future in which cybercriminals dominate the computer security industry. I read Heretic straight through." -- Carolyn Meinel, author of "How Hackers Break in and How they Are Caught"
"Chapman's cyber-thriller will make even the non-computer literate stop for a virtual 'reality-check'..." -- Ace Starry, author of The Magic Life
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Jason K. Chapman currently works as a programmer/analyst for a ilitary contractor and as the MIS Administrator for Poets & Writers. In his spare time, he does Web development, technical writing, and consulting work.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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He is a shadow -- Very highly recommended,
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This review is from: The Heretic (Paperback)
As computer records create reality, then those who control the records control reality. In this case, The Guild controls the power to create and destroy lives. Supposedly to protect its members, their identities are totally protected. Unfortunately, those who were charged with protection have grown to enjoy its power.A former FBI agent, The Heretic deletes all references to himself, essentially deleting his existence, priding himself as untraceable and unstoppable. Without bank records, credit, ownership, or any other tangible evidence leading to his existence, The Heretic keeps himself safely alive; that is, until someone finds him through the Internet. The Heretic leaves behind his safe Montana ranch to find who is robbing and blackmailing major corporations across the country. Traveling to Atlanta, The Heretic finds his life on the line as hitmen persue him online and in real life. THE HERETIC blends fast-paced action with the fantasy elements of virtual reality to create a novel of sophistication and startling insight. As an Atlanta resident, I can't help being impressed with the author's knowledge of this area, using the geography to colorfully depict this absorbing novel. Indeed, the writing style, the plot and the characterization earn highest marks, crossing genres and impossibilities to become Very highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An all-time favorite,
By "amsterdamn_2000" (Palm Harbor, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Heretic (Paperback)
it's epic, bob. This book was unbelievable; I think the only reason it isn't much more popular is because it wasn't well advertised and the author isn't so well known. I'm hoping they will make a movie out of this, that way the book will become more popular and the author would get the fame he deserves.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
words can't describe it,
By Brad Leclerc (Gananoque, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Heretic (Paperback)
i first heard about this book online (where it was first put up...and still is but i don't know if i can put the link, so i won't) i read it through to the end online...it was insane.....just iching for the next page to load...i have never read a book that got me so caught up in the story i forgot to eat.it is a GREAT book for anyone interesting in computers, hacking, mystery, scifi, fantasy, you name it...this book has it i can't even decribe the intense feeling i got from the first chapter.....it was like i had just discovered what reading really was.... get this book now...you won't regret it for a second...i've read it twice for free and now i'm paying for a hardcopy...THAT'S how good it is
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