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HEAVEN IS A PRISON. HELL IS A PLAYGROUND.

Ross Baker is an overworked scientist developing medical technology for corporate giant Neurosphere, but he''d rather be playing computer games than dealing with his nightmare boss or slacker co-workers.

He volunteers as a test candidate for the new tech - anything to get out of the office for a few hours. But when he emerges from the scanner he discovers he''s not only escaped the office, but possibly escaped real life for good. He''s trapped in Starfire - a video game he played as a child - with no explanation, no backup and, most terrifyingly, no way out.



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A fascinating, fast-paced but thoughtful blend of science fiction and techno-thriller -- Iain M. Banks
Funny jokes, characters you can empathise with and devastatingly employed swear words -- Ed Byrne (Comedian)
Christopher Brookmyre hits another high score with this brilliant, fast-paced gamer's nightmare -- Charles Stross
One of the funniest writers in Britain * Guardian *
BEDLAM is what Brookmyre does best -- Diana Gabaldon

Bedlam

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    A Paperback / softback by Christopher Brookmyre

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      Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 21/01/2014
      ISBN13: 9780349138695, 978-0349138695
      ISBN10: 349138699
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      HEAVEN IS A PRISON. HELL IS A PLAYGROUND.

      Ross Baker is an overworked scientist developing medical technology for corporate giant Neurosphere, but he''d rather be playing computer games than dealing with his nightmare boss or slacker co-workers.

      He volunteers as a test candidate for the new tech - anything to get out of the office for a few hours. But when he emerges from the scanner he discovers he''s not only escaped the office, but possibly escaped real life for good. He''s trapped in Starfire - a video game he played as a child - with no explanation, no backup and, most terrifyingly, no way out.



      Trade Review
      A fascinating, fast-paced but thoughtful blend of science fiction and techno-thriller -- Iain M. Banks
      Funny jokes, characters you can empathise with and devastatingly employed swear words -- Ed Byrne (Comedian)
      Christopher Brookmyre hits another high score with this brilliant, fast-paced gamer's nightmare -- Charles Stross
      One of the funniest writers in Britain * Guardian *
      BEDLAM is what Brookmyre does best -- Diana Gabaldon

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