Brainjack

 

Brainjack
Brian Falkner

“On Friday, on his way to school, Sam Wilson brought the United States of America to its knees.

He didn't mean to. He was actually just trying to score a new computer and some other cool stuff, and in any case the words "to it's knees" were the New York Times' not his. (And way over the top in Sam's view.) Not as bad though as the Washington Post. Their headline writers must have been on a coffee binge because they screamed

National Disaster

in size 40 type font when their presses finally came back online.

Anyway it was only for a few days, and it really wasn't a disaster at all, not compared to what was still to come."

Sam Wilson is a genius. An expert at computer hacking. A 16 year old teenager. When Sam gets arrested by the authorities for hacking into the White House's 'supposedly' air-tight security, he gets offered a deal. Work for the government, or go to prison and get the key thrown away.
With the massive introduction of Neuro-Technology into society, where people plug their brains into the computer, a threat is unleashed that threatens to destroy the entire world and destroy all computer systems. Sam has to use all his smarts to work against an enemy that can see into the brains of the people around him, and is determined to delete the threat from the computer systems of the world…for good.

Another well written book by a really amazing NZ author. Is perfect for older young adults and adults that are looking for a slightly simpler book to read. This book really makes you question your own values, because when the world it turning to hell in a hand basket and when someone goes neuro, you aren't sure if you can trust them, who can you trust? And what do you believe?
 
Review TWO of FOUR for NZ book month. Sorry if they are intresting but hard to get hold of in other countries. Try Amazon perhaps?

Until next time,

Atra du evarinya ono varda,
(May the stars watch over you)

Samantha.