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Permadeath: A Gamelit Thriller Kindle Edition

by Miguel H. Villarreal (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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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.
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    December 3, 2024
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DM9B614C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Magic Dome Books (December 3, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
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Miguel H. Villarreal

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Miguel was born in Mexico, with a pen in one hand and a NES controller in the other. He's been trying to merge these two passions ever since. He lives in Mexico City with his incredibly patient wife, Marisol.

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  • Joe Canseco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
    I'm usually weary with books of this genre (Gamelit/LitRPG) as their quality seems to be all over the place. It's often hard to find the that elusive true gem of out of 100 other mid-to-low bar titles. Permadeath: A Gamelit Thriller is precisely that gem, one that should be read by anyone, not just fans of the genre.

    If I had to sum up this book, I'd say it's a fast-moving thriller, that explores the dangerous consequences that can be made manifest if current-day technology is taken to its logical extremes.

    If you like Black Mirror, you'll like this for sure, although I think the book is more hopeful with its message and ultimate philosophical stance than most episodes of BM tend to be. The story even presents a particular worldview which, even though it certainly borrows from great thinkers (The book quotes Nietzsche in its epigraph), it nonetheless packages it in a fairly original way.

    Characters are very well written, the protagonist and the second main character are utterly believable. They change in interesting ways through the book, and they never seem out of place, or awkward, or forced. The ensemble cast of friends and foes add a lot of color and depth to an already engaging plot line.

    I don't want to spoil anything (I'd really be doing you a disservice if I did), but basically a struggling video game streamer receives an invitation to participate in a deadly online game, with far-reaching consequences.

    Do yourself a favor and check this one out!
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  • Eddie Shamosh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very intriguing!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
    "Permadeath" is a thrilling mix of gaming and suspense, keeping you hooked with high stakes and unexpected twists. A must-read for Gamelit fans!
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  • Sarah
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dark Yet Hopeful
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
    This book hooked me from the start with its tense action and incredibly immersive in-game world—the level of detail made it feel like I was right there with the characters. The protagonist, Marcus, is a deeply sympathetic character, and his internal struggles and moral dilemmas gave the story real depth, making him more than just another hero in a high-stakes game.

    Despite the dark themes, there’s an underlying sense of optimism that kept me engaged, balancing the more intense moments perfectly. My only hesitation was the way the main characters’ relationship developed—it leaned heavily on a trauma bond, which didn’t fully work for me as a romantic arc.

    Overall, this is a must-read for fans of Ready Player One and Black Mirror. If you love high-stakes virtual worlds with strong ethical dilemmas, you’ll be hooked.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente, intenso y atrapante
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
    Gran novela impresionantemente adictivo
    muy recomendable 100 de 100
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  • hector a. garza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and Original
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
    Was hooked since the very start. Great book to add to the library.
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  • Jmo
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
    Thought-provoking and full of action
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  • Tamara
    4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
    Wow! I’ll be honest, I was not expecting to like this book 😂 a friend had asked me to read this ARC with her and I thought “why not”.

    Now, I am not a gamer AT ALL and this is a book about gamers. The only video games I play are Just Dance and MarioKart. So let me tell you this, you do not need to be a gamer to read this book. There were a lot of gamer moments and terminology that confused me but they didn’t take away from the plot, I would just google if I really wanted to know 😂

    There were a few inconsistencies and things that didn’t quite add up. The writing at first wasn’t my favourite but as we got into the plot then it got better.

    The last half of the book had me gripping the pages. The ending had me speechless. I think I stopped breathing at one point. I definitely cried, but then again I’ve been doing that a lot lately so who knows what that is about. I definitely recommend reading this one.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • Cocina al Natural
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
    Great thriller. Not to be missed
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  • Jorge Quintanilla Dieck
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena historia; dificil de despegarse del libro.
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 11, 2025
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    No soy gamer, pero el leer este libro me hizo querer acercarme más a ese mundo. El libro te atrapa desde el inicio y no puedes despegarte de el. Me gustó mucho la forma de escribir de Miguel ya que te hace sentir que estás al lado de Marcus viviendo cada capítulo. Recomiendo el libro ampliamente a cualquier persona (gamer o no).
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  • Emma Romo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 31, 2025
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    Una muy buena elección para leer me encanto!!!
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  • Guillermo A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 25, 2024
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    Gran libro! No podía dejar de leerlo, súper recomendado.
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    Guillermo A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Excelente!

    Reviewed in Mexico on December 25, 2024
    Gran libro! No podía dejar de leerlo, súper recomendado.
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