Kate Nichols
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a Philip K. Dick–like dystopian future, a new form of mass entertainment turns toxic, plunging unsuspecting consumers into an abyss of terror Cutting-edge virtual reality has emerged as a popular, albeit controversial, source of amusement. Devouring a cephapple or "dreambean" allows the eater to become the primary player in a preprogrammed narrative: love story, historical spectacle, horror thriller-this medium encompasses all genres. Our protagonist,...
Author
Publisher
The Franklin Library
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Newly elected district attorney Doug Selby has a problem on his hands. While he may have beaten the corrupt political machine in the election, a death takes place shortly after the recount election confirms his position. Aided only by his friend, a newly elected Sheriff who puts justice over politics, and a woman reporter, he finds himself in a case where he has only 24 hours to solve the case - or be recalled and let Madison City fall back into the...
3) The Piper
Author
Language
English
Description
A composer tasked with finishing her late mentor's concerto soon discovers that playing the music summons deadly consequences.