Warcross

Set in a cyberpunk future, this science-fiction novel follows eighteen-year-old New Yorker Emika Chen, who works as a hunter making arrests for minor crimes. Warcross, a virtual-reality combat game created by billionaire Hideo Tanaka, has become part of everyday life for millions of players around the world. Tanaka selects Emika to attend the game’s world championship in Tokyo and investigate a security breach. The story brings together virtual gaming, crime work, international competition, and a high-tech future.