Gamechanger

Name: Gamechanger
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781250165251
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By L. X. Beckett

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Summary

Gamechanger by L. X. Beckett is set in a future where humanity has narrowly escaped environmental collapse thanks to innovative virtual politics and collaborative problem-solving. The story follows an audit consultant named Rubi Whiting, who is tasked with managing the reputation of an entertainer accused of seditious actions that could destabilise society. As she delves deeper into the case, Rubi uncovers a complex web of secrets that challenges her understanding of reality and the fragile peace of her world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Sci-fi enthusiasts might enjoy this book if they appreciate richly woven narratives set in a near-future world where virtual reality and digital interactions shape society. Readers who are intrigued by proactive problem-solvers embracing technology, environmental challenges, and societal transformations may find it particularly engaging.

Gamechanger

Neuromancer meets Star Trek in this fantastic new book from award-winning author L. X. Beckett.

Neuromancer meets Star Trek in this fantastic new book from award-winning author L. X. Beckett.

Description

First there was the Setback.

Then came the Clawback.

Now we thrive.

Rubi Whiting is a member of the Bounceback Generation, the first to be raised free of the troubles of the late twenty-first century. Now, she works as a public defender, helping troubled individuals with anti-social behaviour. That's how she met Luciano Pox.

Luce is a firebrand and has made a name for himself as a naysayer. But there's more to him than being a lightning rod for controversy. Rubi needs to discover why the governments of the world want to bring Luce into custody, and why Luce is hell-bent on stopping the recovery of the planet.

Gamechanger by L. X. Beckett delves into a future society that has overcome past crises, challenging our perceptions of societal progress and personal responsibility in a recovering world.

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Gamechanger by L. X. Beckett is praised for its imaginative ideas and engaging psychological depth, with some reviewers likening its energy and creativity to Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash. It's recognised as offering a visionary and thought-provoking look into a possible future, appreciated for its inclusivity and representation of nonbinary and LGBTQ characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250165251

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 486g

Pages: 592

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Fiction General Fiction L. X. Beckett Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

L. X. Beckett frittered their misbegotten youth working as an actor and theater technician in Southern Alberta, before deciding to make a shift into writing science fiction. Their first novella, "Freezing Rain, a Chance of Falling," will appear in the July/August issue of the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in 2018, and takes place in the same universe as Gamechanger. Lex identifies as feminist, lesbian, genderqueer, married, and Slytherin, and can be found on Twitter at @LXBeckett or at a writing advice blog, the Lexicon, at lxbeckett.com.