A Point of Honor

Virtual Reality and SCA--what a combination! I whipped right through this book, a real page-turner. The heroine was strong and smart, without being smarmy or sickeningly goddess-like. And it sure was refreshingly to get a glimpse of a future world that isn't depressingly dystopian, but where it is obvious that Changes Must Be Made if people are going to survive. Also a pleasant change to find the good guys aren't brutal and bloodthirsty! Can't wait to see what this writer does next.

This book is pure science fiction but the story is all fantasy. Its a beautiful blend that works quite well. I had the most fun I've had with a new book in a couple of years. Sir Mary de Courcy is the top knight in a virtual game/world called Chivalry. At the end of one successful tourney she suddenly finds herself the target of a killer. How can the aquisition of a virtual world manor be so important that someone is willing to kill for it, and why? To answer this question AND find out who is behind the attempts on her life, Mary joins with one of the original writers of the virtual universe. She handles the virtual 'physical' dangers, knights, dragons and trolls, while Greg analyzes code and studies how the hackers are manipulating the world. I want more!

I read this book, and then got hooked on this type of book. So the next one was Snow Crash, Which I loved aswell. If u are starting in the IT business or are already there, this book might appeal to you especialy.

This book is wonderful. If you know about the SCA it is a GREAT book to read. A brighter, yet realistic look at our future with a story that brings many of the genres together without spoiling any of them. My own book is battered already.