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In the individual, virtual-reality-like mind space of Youtopia, ""Immersers"" can live in their own perfect world, but chaos ensues when an Immerser is murdered inside his Youtopia. > HONORABLE MENTION: Readers' Favorite Book Awards 2024 - Best Science Fiction > WINNER: Literary Titan Book Awards - Gold Medal > WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Best Techno-Thriller FBI Special Agent Anabel Downer, one of the Bureau's best, is assigned to the case. In her investigations of the mysterious murder, she interviews Youtopia's staunchest supporters and naysayers, and gathers clues about the seedier sides of Immerser life. Along the way, she encounters her own troubled past, and questions herself what is real. As the killer escalates his efforts, Ana must confront not only the hardest case of her life, but also her own demons. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the first intriguing installment in the ""Youtopia"" series of techno-thriller/sci-fi/crime adventures, which, though fiction, seems all too possible in the real world... real soon.

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"""Youtopia... will leave you with your jaw on the floor. This is definitely an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will have you questioning what is and isn't real... The characters are amazing, as unique as the plot, and highly believable. The twists and turns will leave you speechless... This is one of the best sci-fi books I have ever had the pleasure to read, something very different in the genre, and I can't wait to read the next installment."" Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Anne-Marie Reynolds (5 STARS) ""...every moment is filled with suspense and intrigue from the start. Rein's masterful storytelling drew me into a gripping narrative... The blend of techno-thriller elements and crime fiction kept me on the edge of my seat, and I found the concept highly original but also realistically executed to stop things from ever feeling over the top... Youtopia is a thrilling ride that challenges perceptions of identity, morality, and the boundaries of imagination, and I would certainly recommend it to techno-thriller readers everywhere."" Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, K.C. Finn (5 STARS) ""Youtopia is a fun, exciting, and, most importantly, thought-provoking read... Author Joseph Rein uses the narrative to ask some fascinating questions about the purpose of life, the social nature of the human animal, and whether there are ethical and moral justifications and issues for this type of operation... This is a unique premise for a novel and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend this read."" Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Grant Leishman (5 STARS) ""Youtopia is an exhilarating journey that showcases a formidable heroine determined to solve a sinister murder case... Joseph Rein is a master storyteller whose work has captivated readers and garnered prestigious awards... Get ready to be swept away by Rein's brilliance in storytelling as he unveils a masterpiece that is bound to captivate readers everywhere."" Midwest Book Review, Suzie Housley"

"""Youtopia... will leave you with your jaw on the floor. This is definitely an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will have you questioning what is and isn't real... The characters are amazing, as unique as the plot, and highly believable. The twists and turns will leave you speechless... This is one of the best sci-fi books I have ever had the pleasure to read, something very different in the genre, and I can't wait to read the next installment."" Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Anne-Marie Reynolds (5 STARS) ""...every moment is filled with suspense and intrigue from the start. Rein's masterful storytelling drew me into a gripping narrative... The blend of techno-thriller elements and crime fiction kept me on the edge of my seat, and I found the concept highly original but also realistically executed to stop things from ever feeling over the top... Youtopia is a thrilling ride that challenges perceptions of identity, morality, and the boundaries of imagination, and I would certainly recommend it to techno-thriller readers everywhere."" Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, K.C. Finn (5 STARS) ""Youtopia is a fun, exciting, and, most importantly, thought-provoking read... Author Joseph Rein uses the narrative to ask some fascinating questions about the purpose of life, the social nature of the human animal, and whether there are ethical and moral justifications and issues for this type of operation... This is a unique premise for a novel and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend this read."" Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Grant Leishman (5 STARS)"

Author Information

Joseph Rein is the award-winning author of the ""Youtopia"" techno-thriller series ('Youtopia, ' 'Youtopia Reborn, ' and 'Youtopia Infinity') and the short story collection, 'Roads without Houses.' His short fiction has appeared in over twenty journals, magazines, and anthologies worldwide, and has twice been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. He is also a screenwriter and critical essayist. His second feature-length film, Who Killed Cooper Dunn?, was featured on Showtime and other streaming platforms. He wrote, produced, and acted in multiple other short festival films, and has two feature-length projects in pre-production. He is currently a Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. When not writing or reading, he can be found hiking with his wife Jessica, playing cribbage, or recovering from various small injuries inflicted by his four children.

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