GENRE
Mystery
GRADE
Gr 9 Up for swearing and fantasy violence
WHAT’S THIS BOOK ABOUT?
Not a fan of series? Good news! This is a standalone novel with no sequels attached.
When Nick is approached by a classmate offering him a copy of the latest hot new video game, he doesn’t expect much. Erebos looks like a simple game that allows you to design your own character, join in group quests, and fight battles in a lush fantasy setting. Just your average RPG, right? Except there’s something different about Erebos. Something unnaturally addictive. Soon, Nick is obsessively gaming late into the night, plotting ways to gain new experience levels. When his character, Sarius, is mortally wounded in battle, all his hard work seems lost—until a sinister authority figure, the Messenger, offers to help. In exchange for renewed health and energy, the Messenger asks Nick to perform a series of tasks—not within the game, but outside in the real world. One day he’s instructed to leave an unmarked package under a bridge, the next day he’s told to take pictures of two strangers in their car. Harmless stuff, right? Except it isn’t. When one of Nick’s delivered packages turns out to contain something highly illegal, he gets scared. What is Erebos, exactly? Is it really just a video game, or something more? And more importantly—can it be stopped?
When Nick is approached by a classmate offering him a copy of the latest hot new video game, he doesn’t expect much. Erebos looks like a simple game that allows you to design your own character, join in group quests, and fight battles in a lush fantasy setting. Just your average RPG, right? Except there’s something different about Erebos. Something unnaturally addictive. Soon, Nick is obsessively gaming late into the night, plotting ways to gain new experience levels. When his character, Sarius, is mortally wounded in battle, all his hard work seems lost—until a sinister authority figure, the Messenger, offers to help. In exchange for renewed health and energy, the Messenger asks Nick to perform a series of tasks—not within the game, but outside in the real world. One day he’s instructed to leave an unmarked package under a bridge, the next day he’s told to take pictures of two strangers in their car. Harmless stuff, right? Except it isn’t. When one of Nick’s delivered packages turns out to contain something highly illegal, he gets scared. What is Erebos, exactly? Is it really just a video game, or something more? And more importantly—can it be stopped?
WHY SHOULD YOU READ IT?
All I can say about this international import is that it’s a truly awesome read. The sinisterness of the game is genuinely creepy, and the mystery of Erebos is intriguing enough to drive the story towards its thrilling conclusion. If you’re looking for a book that you have a hard time putting down, this is an excellent choice.
WHERE CAN I FIND THIS?
- Click to see ebook availability: Hoopla
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