"Permadeath is a rare occurrence in the genre—both thrilling and authentic!".
— Ilia Epifanov, Author of Crescent Earth
Be careful what games you play. Some of them play with you.
Marcus is running out of money, and his streaming career is going nowhere. The chance to win a million dollars by competing in a mysterious, online battle royale first-person shooter seems like the perfect lifeline. Besides, he’s got nothing to lose. Right?
When players dying in the game begin to disappear in real life, Marcus realizes he’s caught in the most dangerous rabbit hole, conceived by the wickedest of minds.
Stuck in this gruesome online deathmatch, Marcus must play at the top of his game, conquering virtual and real-life dangers, while unraveling the jaw-dropping truth behind it all.
A grittier Ready Player One, mixed with Hunger Games for the online generation. If you enjoy being at the edge of your seat and having your hands stitched to a book that won’t let you put it down, this fast-paced, heart-pumping suspense thriller will suck you right in. Buckle up. Make it tight.
P E R M A D E A T H
"The final revelation, when we comprehend the forces behind this book’s machinations, will leave you floored"
— Jessica McKinney - StoryGraph
"Villarreal’s vision of the dangers lurking behind today’s most advanced technologies is chillingly believable."
— Brandon Puig - Goodreads.com
"Villarreal delivers thrills while paying homage to the gaming culture, blending online action with real life."
— Mateus Bolson Ruzzarin, Streamer and Creator of Fat Socrates Clips
"Even if you don’t care a whiff about video games or online streamer culture, the themes of this book are too prescient to pass up. Ignore at your own peril."
— Sarah Delgado - StoryGraph
About Miguel
Miguel was born in Mexico, with a pen in one hand and an NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) controller in the other. He’s been trying to merge both passions ever since.
Inquiries: miguel@villarrealortiz.com
