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Title: Lucky Ghost
Subtitle: The Martingale Cycle, Book 2
Author: Matthew Blakstad
Narrator: Lucy Paterson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-27-17
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
The extraordinary new novel from the incredible author of Sockpuppet.
Early one Monday morning, much like today, journalist Alex Kubelick walks up to a total stranger and slaps him across the face. Hard. He thanks her. They've both just earned Emoticoins in a new, all-consuming game that trades real-life emotions for digital currency.
Emoticoins are changing the face of the global economy - but someone or something seems to be controlling the game for their own nefarious purposes. As Alex begins to pick apart the tangled threads that are holding the virtual game together, she finds herself on the run from very real enemies.
With the world economy teetering on the brink of collapse, it seems there's only one person who might have the answers she seeks. Someone who hides behind the mysterious name Lucky Ghost. But who is Lucky Ghost...and can they really be trusted? And what do they want?
Lucky Ghost is part of the Martingale cycle, a series of interconnected audiobooks exploring the life of computing pioneer and political radical Elyse Martingale - and her strange afterlife in the 21st century.
Members Reviews:
This is a book that I was thankful for reaching the last page, but in a good way. It was hard work, but definitely enjoyable.
Firstly a confession. I think I probably took about 8 weeks(ish) to read this book. For me, that is an exceptionally long time, especially when you consider that I normally get through at least two books per week. The reason for my slow reading wasnât anything to do with the authorâs writing, nor his expertise, but down to the actual subject matter of the book.
You see, when it comes to technology Iâm kind of hit and miss. Give me a computer or an iPhone and Iâm fine. The gaming world though is not my forte, so where as the first book in the series was more aimed at my niche, this one wasnât, but I was determined to finish it.
The book is set in some crazy near-future world when gaming has been taken to a whole new level, thanks to Dani Farr (protagonist from book one). This is a game that is played in the real world, where real emotions are exchanged for Emoticoins, a currency set in the digital world. To play the game you have to wear some sort of mesh that is an augmented reality device, over your face. This allows you to see the digital world.
Alex, the main character loves the game but soon realises that not everything is quite as it should be with it, and not as perfect as it is made out to be. When the game becomes dangerous Alex has only one person she can turn to for help, Lucky Ghostâ.
The book is fast-paced (if I can say that!), and Mr. Blakstad has once again proven that his knowledge in this genre is superb, as well as his ability to weave together a great story. There is quite a bit of technical jargon in the book and if like me you are not techie, then this may prove hard to read, but stick with it and you will have read an amazing book.
This is a book that I was thankful for reaching the last page, but in a good way. It was hard work, but definitely enjoyable.
Reviewed on Whispering Stories Book Blog
*I received a free copy of this book, which I voluntarily reviewed
Lucky Ghost
This is a fun post-cyberpunk read, in which a virtual gaming world is not confined to the computer any more. On London streets, players called Strangers walk around wearing hats or masks from which mesh dangles in front of their faces.
