There’s nothing like a Wednesday for thinking about the books we want to read! My Wishing & Waiting on Wednesday post is linking up with two fabulous book memes, Wishlist Wednesday (hosted by Pen to Paper) and Waiting on Wednesday (hosted by Breaking the Spine).
Here’s a recent addition to my wishlist:
Lock In by John Scalzi
(to be released August 26, 2014)
Synopsis via Goodreads:
A novel of our near future, from one of the most popular authors in modern SF.
Fifteen years from now, a new virus sweeps the globe. 95% of those afflicted experience nothing worse than fever and headaches. Four percent suffer acute meningitis, creating the largest medical crisis in history. And one percent find themselvs “locked in”—fully awake and aware, but unable to move or respond to stimulus.
One per cent doesn’t seem like a lot. But in the United States, that’s 1.7 million people “locked in”…including the President’s wife and daughter.
Spurred by grief and the sheer magnitude of the suffering, America undertakes a massive scientific initiative. Nothing can restore the ability to control their own bodies to the locked in. But then two new technologies emerge. One is a virtual-reality environment, “The Agora,” in which the locked-in can interact with other humans, both locked-in and not. The other is the discovery that a few rare individuals have brains that are receptive to being controlled by others, meaning that from time to time, those who are locked in can “ride” these people and use their bodies as if they were their own.
This skill is quickly regulated, licensed, bonded, and controlled. Nothing can go wrong. Certainly nobody would be tempted to misuse it, for murder, for political power, or worse….
I loved Redshirts, John Scalzi’s previous novel, and although this one is completely different (and — I’m guessing — not at all funny), I’m really excited to read it. Sounds suspenseful and creepy — perfect!
What are you wishing for this Wednesday?
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I really don’t read SF but the premise of this book sounds really intriguing and yes, creepy. 🙂
My WoW 🙂
This book sounds cool and spooky at the same time!
I hope you get it soon and enjoy it!
My WW
Ooh sounds so awesome, my heart is already racing from the suspense :p
My WoW
I keep seeing this popping up on TBR lists and wish lists. Hope you get it soon 🙂
I’ve never read a John Scalzi book. Redshirts got a lot of buzz, and I just watched the original Star Trek series last year, so I think I should give the book a go.
Oh, definitely read Redshirts! I could see it really appealing to you. 🙂 It’s very funny and smart, and ended up being pretty moving as well. I loved it.
Okay, I just requested it from the library!
Sounds so creepy and wonderful!
Doesn’t it? I’m really excited for this one — should probably go preorder it right now. 🙂
This sounds really different!! Im definitely going to check it out. http://bookloverslife.blogspot.ie/2014/01/wishlist-wednesday-22.html
Love the cover on this one. Hope you get to read it soon.
Never heard of this book before, but it sounds interesting.
Never read anything from this author but this book caught my attention already 🙂 Thanks for sharing ^_^
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Wow! So many cool elements in it! It sounds like my type of book. I really got intrigued by that mind riding thing. Can you imagine if that was legal? Creepy! Awesome pick.
Thanks! It sounds like it’ll have so many intriguing elements — the illness itself, the “riding” thing, the potential for misuse… can’t wait!
This sounds fascinating and creepy! The idea of not being able to move but being conscious terrifies me!
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Absolutely, me too! It sounds pretty terrifying… and I totally want to read it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂