Still reeling from the failure of his last project, video game developer Peter Banuk is working hard to ensure his next game doesn't meet the same fate. He desperately needs a win, not only to save his struggling company, but to justify the time he's spent away from his wife and daughters. So when Peter's tech-genius partner offers him the chance to beta-test a new state-of-the-art virtual reality headset, he jumps at it. But something goes wrong during the trial, and Peter wakes to find himself trapped in an eerily familiar world where his children no longer exist. As the lines between the real and virtual worlds begin to blur, Peter is forced to reckon with what truly matters to him. But can he escape his virtual prison before he loses his family forever? File Under: Science Fiction [ Game Grumps | Whole New Virtual World | Headset Havoc| Lost and Found ]

About the Author
Ron Walters is aformer journalist, college registrar, and stay-at-home dad who writes sciencefiction and fantasy for all ages. A native of Savannah, GA, he currently livesin Germany with his wife, two daughters, and two rescue dogs. When he's notwriting he works as a substitute high school teacher, plays video games, anddoes his best to ignore the judgmental looks his dogs give him for not walkingthem more often.

Reviews
"This was a tightly crafted, super fun, and original take on the virtual reality rabbit hole, and I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough."
"Will keep you turning pages until late into the night. Ron Walters is an author to watch!"
"A neat little slice of military-industrial paranoia that messes with reality"
"The story is quiet and loud, slow and fast, in all the right places."
"Ron Walters' sci-fi debut, Deep Dive, packs an emotional punch while delivering believable, seamless world-building."
"A sci-fi treat!"
"A blistering, page-turning debut that's equal parts Inception and The Matrix, with a brilliantly heartbreaking concept at its core."
"Deep Dive is an imaginative, pulse-pounding sci-fi thriller with a poignantly relatable emotional core."
"a suspenseful, fast-paced plot bursting with wit, humor, and genuine heart."
"An outstanding debut novel that explores the blurred lines between virtual reality and real life."
"Walters' debut is an exhilarating roller coaster."
"an exhilarating roller coaster"



Book Information
ISBN 9780857669261
Author Ron Walters
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Angry Robot
Publisher Watkins Media Limited