The Nirvana Effect

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By Brian Pinkerton

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The Nirvana Effect by Brian Pinkerton is set in a future where people escape reality through virtual experiences that offer ultimate bliss, known as the Nirvana Effect. As humanity becomes increasingly disconnected from the real world, one man's quest to uncover secrets and the consequences of this digital paradise leads him on a thrilling adventure. This sci-fi tale explores themes of connection, reality, and the seductive power of technological utopias.
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You might enjoy this intriguing science fiction tale if you’re captivated by thought-provoking narratives exploring the intersection of technology and human consciousness. It offers a unique blend of speculative ideas and suspense, making it a thrilling read for anyone fascinated by the potential and dangers of technological advancements.

The Nirvana Effect

Aaron and Clarissa are members of a subculture of realists who resist the lure of a fake utopia. They watch in horror as the technology spreads across the country with willing participants who easily forgo their freedoms for false pleasures. When they discover a plot to enforce compliance for mind control, the battle for free will begins...

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No one goes out anymore. Society is sheltered indoors. The economy is in ruins. People spend their lives addicted to a breakthrough virtual reality technology, desperate for escapism in a troubled world. The Nirvana Effect has taken over.

Aaron and Clarissa are members of a subculture of realists who resist the lure of a fake utopia. They watch in horror as the technology spreads across the country with willing participants who easily forgo their freedoms for false pleasures. When the young couple discovers a plot to enforce compliance for mind control, the battle for free will begins. What started as a playful diversion turns deadly. The future of the human race is at stake.

AUTHOR: Brian Pinkerton is a USA Today bestselling author of novels and short stories in the thriller, horror, science fiction and mystery genres. His books include Abducted, Vengeance, Anatomy of Evil, Killer's Diary, Rough Cut, Bender, and How I Started the Apocalypse.

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The Nirvana Effect by Brian Pinkerton is well-received for its engaging exploration of the conflict between virtual and real worlds, appealing to fans of such themes. It is praised for its straightforward and thrilling narrative style, with Pinkerton being recognised as a prominent voice in suspense fiction today.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787584860

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Brian Pinkerton tells stories to frighten, amuse and intrigue. He is the author of novels and short stories in the thriller, horror, science fiction and mystery genres. His books include The Gemini Experiment, Abducted (a USA Today bestseller), Vengeance, Anatomy of Evil, Killer's Diary, Rough Cut, Bender, Killing the Boss and How I Started the Apocalypse (a trilogy). Select titles have also been released as audio books and in foreign languages. His short stories have appeared in PULP!, Chicago Blues, Zombie Zoology and The Horror Zine.

Brian has been a guest author and panelist at the San Diego Comic Con, American Library Association annual conference, World Horror Convention and many other literary and genre events. His screenplays have finished in the top 100 of Project Greenlight and top two percent of the Nicholl Fellowship of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Three of the scripts have been compiled in a collection, Unreleased.
Brian received his B.A. from the University of Iowa, where he took undergraduate classes of the Iowa Writers Workshop. He received his Master's Degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

Brian lives in the Chicago area and invites you to visit him on Facebook, Goodreads, Twitter and at www.brianpinkerton.com. Brian is also a cartoonist and his web site includes his deranged cartoon series, The Ruts.