About:
'Video Star' by Walter Jon Williams is a science fiction novel that follows the story of Etienne Njagi Steward, a former street punk turned elite soldier for the political corporation Coherent Light. Steward, a revived clone, embarks on a journey to find his past love, Nathalie, only to face rejection as she is now older and frail. As Steward navigates through the complexities of his past and present, the book delves into themes of identity, memory, and personal discovery. The writing style of the book is described as atmospheric, with a blend of cyberpunk elements and detective thriller vibes, keeping readers engaged with multiple plot twists and a touch of philosophical exploration.
From The Publisher:
Ric has survived a rival's attempt to poison him, but the hospital AIs pegged him as a suspect character with no job history and a suspicious amount of cash on his person, and they kept the treatments coming until he was broke.
Now he needs a new source of funds, and the hospital which stole his money is chock-full of a new neurohormone that's worth a fortune. All Ric needs is to manipulate a street gang into committing the crime for him, and then he'll betray everyone and live happily ever after.
But maybe he hasn't counted on a new technology aimed at turning him into the star of a very nasty reality show . . .
From Walter Jon Williams, the master of hard-boiled speculative fiction.
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