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OverviewDigital Inferno: A Dystopian Descent Through Nine Circles of the Internet The feed is alive. The algorithm hungers. The only way out is down. In 2045, a global tech syndicate fuses social media, surveillance, and data into a single faith of control called the Infernet. When investigative journalist Vin Dante exposes their secret and takes his own life, he wakes inside their creation, a digital afterlife built to trap every soul that ever clicked ""agree."" Guided by a glitching AI called Virgil.exe, Vin must descend through nine corrupted circles that mirror humanity's worst online impulses. Each layer feeds on what people crave. Each one adapts, records, and devours. Inside the circles Apathy - screens without sleep, users without will Obsession - infinite perfection, always at a cost Deceit - propaganda disguised as connection Exploitation - data turned to currency, pain sold by the click Rage - outrage as entertainment, violence as engagement Identity - avatars that consume their creators Betrayal - truth rewritten by loyalty algorithms Innovation - inventions that erase their inventors Oblivion - peace that requires deletion To escape, Vin must confront his own search history, his guilt, and the memory of Bea, the whistleblower he failed to save. The deeper he goes, the more the Infernet rewrites him. Why you will keep turning pages Cyber noir descent that fuses Dante's Divine Comedy with near future realism Fast pacing, cinematic worldbuilding, and psychological tension A protagonist torn between redemption and self erasure A guide who might be salvation or sabotage A villain that feels less like a person and more like your feed What sets it apart Digital Inferno is more than a dystopia, it is a mirror. The story shows how technology weaponizes emotion, reshapes truth, and replaces memory with data. Each circle is a version of the internet you already live in, stripped of illusion and mercy. For readers who love Black Mirror, Mr. Robot, Neuromancer, The Matrix, Snow Crash, Andor, and Deus Ex. Expect Relentless tension from first page to last Characters defined by choices, not clichés Technology that feels real and uncomfortably possible A finale that questions what it means to stay human Content notes: psychological manipulation, surveillance, and suicide as the inciting event. Violence is present but not graphic. Because the system already knows you. Because every click is a confession. Because some fires burn in code, not coal. Enter the Infernet. See if you make it back. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philip StengelPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.426kg ISBN: 9798281944984Pages: 318 Publication Date: 30 April 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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