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HEAVEN IS A PRISON. HELL IS A PLAYGROUND.

Ross Baker is an overworked scientist developing medical technology for corporate giant Neurosphere, but he’d rather be playing computer games than dealing with his nightmare boss or slacker co-workers.

He volunteers as a test candidate for the new tech – anything to get out of the office for a few hours. But when he emerges from the scanner he discovers he’s not only escaped the office, but possibly escaped real life for good. He’s trapped in Starfire – a video game he played as a child – with no explanation, no backup and, most terrifyingly, no way out.

Reviews

A fascinating, fast-paced but thoughtful blend of science fiction and techno-thriller
Iain M. Banks
Christopher Brookmyre hits another high score with this brilliant, fast-paced gamer's nightmare
Charles Stross
One of the funniest writers in Britain
Guardian
BEDLAM is what Brookmyre does best
Diana Gabaldon
Funny jokes, characters you can empathise with and devastatingly employed swear words
Ed Byrne (Comedian)