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Outernet Paperback – December 13, 2013

by D. P. Nicholls (Author)
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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Imagine a world without the internet. For some, this would be a catastrophe: for others, a Godsend. For one man, however, it has become a necessity and with his power and money, he is determined to see his fantasy turned into reality.

In this novella, D. P. Nicholls examines the consequences of one man's actions in a story of greed, intrigue and murder.

* This is a new, revised edition * ** Features some adult content **
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    December 13, 2013
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    5.06 x 0.42 x 7.81 inches
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    1905378335
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GWL Publishing (December 13, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1905378335
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1905378333
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.42 x 7.81 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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    D.P.Nicholls lives in London and spent most of his career within the advertising industry. He became fascinated with the reliance that we all have on the internet and tried to imagine the implications should a doomsday scenario occur where the Internet was taken down. When he’s not writing, he runs one of the largest writers groups on Linkedin called ‘Aspiring Writers’ where he encourages new writers to hone their skills.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers enjoy the story's intriguing premise and engaging storytelling. They find the story exciting and action-packed from start to finish.

"...It's a fun read and a compelling topic. It will get you thinking." Read more

"...However, it is an interesting premise for a book. What would happen in the world if a cyber-terrorist found a way to shut down the internet...." Read more

"...Overall it was an interesting idea and I had to see how the writer brought it all to a close. The writing made it a somewhat less than enjoyable read." Read more

"...I appreciated that the story wasn't bogged down with Internet and computer-hacking minutiae so that I my kept reading one page to the next...and..." Read more

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"Awesome book. About exactly how wrong everything run by computers can go.... Enjoyable fast reading leaves you wanting more. Great story telling!" Read more

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Michael R. Stern
5.0 out of 5 stars A Serious Topic Wrapped in a Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2014
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A world robbed of the Internet? We probably can't imagine what it would be like. Even Amazon reviews would disappear. David Nicholls has given his readers something serious to consider, and wrapped it in a mystery. What I found so interesting is there are no "good guys," but a series of flawed characters make the story evolve. It's a fun read and a compelling topic. It will get you thinking.
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Christopher Perdue
4.0 out of 5 stars Fairly good book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2013
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I enjoyed reading this book. Fair warning for those who object, this book has a couple of graphic sex scenes in it. As a Christian, I do not care for such. But these scenes are part of the story and relatively short, so are easy to skip.

However, it is an interesting premise for a book. What would happen in the world if a cyber-terrorist found a way to shut down the internet. The book could have used a little more description of the havoc this would cause, but the author does a fairly good job of presenting what would happen.
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I. Davis
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting idea
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2013
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The premise of someone completely shutting down the internet permanently is intriguing. I believe many people have a love/hate relationship with technology. The ending scenario was a bit surprising and made me chuckle that I should have seen it coming.

The writing, on the other hand, was immature, in my opinion. Especially since according to the writer's bio he is a professional writer.

The missing words I blame on the editor and the proof-reader(s). But the complete misuse of certain words, e.g. Invisage, is sloppy. I picked up on the writer being British early on, but British grammar and American grammar aren't that dissimilar. There were many passages that were strained and contrived and the overarching sense one got was that the writer didn't know the subject matter very well and didn't have an intimate relationship with his characters.

Overall it was an interesting idea and I had to see how the writer brought it all to a close. The writing made it a somewhat less than enjoyable read.
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Ruth Ann Hixson
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013
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David Nicholls' novel Outernet is a book that makes you wonder what would really happen if the world-wide internet was suddenly non-functional. Though it is a work of fiction, it shows just how vulnerable we all would be if a virus infected computers throughout the world. In it, a multi-billionaire media mogul who is not ready to move into the world of technology wants to destroy the internet. Though his company is losing money, he refuses to bow to the technology that has encompassed the way the media does its business. He hires a young computer genius who has just been released from prison to invent a virus that will shut the internet down. He had made plans before hand to insure that his media empire not only comes out on top but is making money hand over fist. He is suddenly a friend to heads of state around the world and especially the president of the United States. Nicholls' book starts out a little slow as he sets the stage for the characters and the plot. When that is finished things begin happening fast to bring it all together, building up to an exciting climax involving murder and mayhem.
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1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2014
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Just couldn't get interested
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E M Bahnsen
5.0 out of 5 stars OUTERNET
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2014
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Intriguing and fascinating story line. What would happen if we lost the Internet? You have to read this story to find out. This story had action, murder, romance, conspiracies, and an interesting twist at the end. I appreciated that the story wasn't bogged down with Internet and computer-hacking minutiae so that I my kept reading one page to the next...and then to the next page...and then to the next page.

I highly recommend this book.
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Linda M. Neve
4.0 out of 5 stars A good book
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013
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The plot could very well happen, but with electronics they way they are nowadays, i don't think it would take too long to be up and running again. Excellent story and characters!
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phil
3.0 out of 5 stars standard thriller
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2014
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The idea is that a bad guy destroys the Internet for picque and profit. I got this book to see if/how it could be done, but they never said. It turns into your standard heroes being chased by bad guys story, like so many others. Could be made into a movie, but they would probably have to inject some technology into it to make it plausible, even for a thriller.
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jfk
5.0 out of 5 stars What the mind of man can conceive, he can achieve.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2013
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Somebody had to write it. The possibility that the internet could be compromised to the extent that it no longer exists was a story waiting to be written. D.P. Nicholls has done this so successfully without taking the reader into a massively complicated story line involving technical explanations of how it could be achieved.
The way in which he combines the intrigues of commerce with the incredible ability of the back bedroom hacker and what can happen when they have a common aim reveals an absolute mastery of the written word.
Be not afraid dear reader, all is well in the end, as it should be, but it's how he takes you there and although some may see the end coming, it still takes you by surprise. A little masterpiece which would make a great movie.
The rather juicy romantic inclusion was also quite delightful. A liitle bit of life in the raw is never amiss, anywhere.
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JPV
1.0 out of 5 stars 2 pages
Reviewed in France on September 5, 2013
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I didn't read further than 2 pages, I was already bored, sorry... I hope other readers will enjoy it more than me.
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Joo
4.0 out of 5 stars Outernet
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2014
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What happens when someone wants to turn the internet off?

This was a good technothriller, not too much techno and quite a bit of thriller.

I rather enjoyed this.
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MRS D
5.0 out of 5 stars Just imagine if we really did lose the Internet...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2013
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Really makes you think...a world without the Internet!?! It's not been around that long but we depend on it so much and this book really opens your eyes to that. Great book, tell all your friends...
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nadine khanzadeh
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2013
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Absolutely fantastic book. The scary thing is that it could actually happen. Makes you wonder what would happen . I will definitely be recommending this book . Hope the author writes a sequel.
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