Alterlife

Down on his luck and desperate to provide for his family, John Crussel is about to rob a bank when he learns of Alterlife, a virtual reality game promising easy money. Trading crime for gaming, John quickly becomes a "hotshot" in Alterlife, but his rapid success draws the attention of dangerous players. Suddenly, through a series of unfortunate events, John contracts a deadly virus, leaving him with just ten days to live. He soon uncovers a chilling truth: the virus was designed to kill players outside the game, and he was deliberately targeted as a carrier in a sinister plot. John must now race against the clock to rid himself of the virus, fighting for his life both in and out of the virtual world. He thought Alterlife was just a game, but its real-world consequences are terrifying. This high-stakes novel, perfect for fans of Ready Player One and Skyrim, depicts a thrilling struggle where the lines between game and reality blur.

In 2042, the first fully immersive virtual reality MMORPG, Alterlife, launched, offering a world of limitless possibilities. John Crussel, known within the game as Ace the Great, rose to become a powerful player. But his quest for freedom came at a horrifying cost: he unleashed a virus that caused thousands of deaths. Now, with the virus seemingly gone and prosperity returned, John believes his past is behind him. However, the Gamemasters haven't forgotten Ace's actions. Patient and calculating, they seek to avenge their fallen brother and will use every tool at their disposal – even unleashing the gods – to bring justice to Alterlife. John thinks life is normal, but a war is coming, and he doesn't see it.

In 2042, the first fully immersive VR MMORPG, Alterlife, offers players limitless possibilities. John Crussel, haunted by a past loss in the game that cost his family, wants nothing to do with it. However, a strange man named Giovisi, Guildmaster of the mysterious Saviors, convinces him that the threat still remains. Giovisi reveals a terrifying truth: a dangerous virus infects Alterlife, and the Gamemasters plan to raise Thal, the God of War, during the Blood Moon rite. This will unleash the virus upon Alterlife and the real world, ushering in humanity's demise. Aiding the Gamemasters are Alterlife's two largest guilds: the Soldiers of Justice and the King's Blood. With the countdown begun, John and the Saviors must unite against overwhelming odds to stop the gods and prevent mankind's doom.

When the North America server of Alterlife closes, John Crussell, known as the super-celebrity gamer Ace the Great, is conscripted by the US government. His urgent mission: infiltrate and dismantle the Asia server, jointly controlled by Chinese and Russian governments, which threatens the global economy. Success promises John the freedom he desperately desires, but failure risks the world falling under communist rule. Arriving in a new world devoid of PvP but swarming with advertisements and socialites, Ace finds his skills gone, forcing him to start from scratch. Assisted by Deakins, he must win the Tournament of Champions in High Garden to gain access to the nefarious Shakra Corporation, the server's true power. With his every move watched by screaming fans, the Yakuza, Triads, and Russian mafia, Ace must navigate this new age of World War.

In the thrilling conclusion to the Alterlife series, John Crussel, operating as Ace the Great, embarks on a desperate, time-sensitive mission. With Player-vs-Player combat now disabled, a dangerous virus on the brink of outbreak, and the very fate of mankind hanging in the balance, John must take down the Asia server. His objective: to stop Shakra Corp and the Soulless from enacting their diabolical plans to unleash chaos upon the world. With everything on the line, John will discover that friends can become foes and enemies may become the unlikeliest of allies. Will he fulfill his critical mission, or will Alterlife finally prove too formidable to overcome?