Virtually Eliminated (Ethan Hamilton Technothrillers Trilogy #1)

by Jefferson Scott

Book Overview

Ethan Hamilton explores the source of the fatal power spikes. But when the deadly, self-proclaimed Patriot target Ethan's family, the investigation turns personal as Hamilton goes after the killer... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880708859
• ISBN13: 9780880708852
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Multnomah
• Length: 333 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.0" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

Christian SF literature

Most authors we read understand the essential elements of good drama -- setup, pinch, big event, rising conflict, and resolution -- and have the skills to engage the reader. Now and then, however, an author comes along with something more, something which propels the story beyond the ordinary and into the realm of literature, where deeper and higher meanings dwell. In good games, such as chess, the rules are simple and the tools basic, but they allow for layers of strategy, endless permutations, and challenging engagements. So it is with good literature. In virtu@lly.eliminated, Jefferson Scott uses the simple tools of drama to engage the reader in a straightforward, entertaining thriller, while accomplishing the difficult task of creating a world of virtual reality as a metaphor for the battle between spiritual forces of good and evil. Note the "layers" of meaning: the VR interface to the GlobeNet (a superInternet) is itself a complex metaphor, like the Windows desktop. In the end, virtu@lly.eliminated is not about the thrilling conflict between Ethan Hamilton and Patriot, but rather the fecklessness of our most astonishing accomplishments when they do not serve God; for all of Patriot's skills, his intelligence, his access to great literature, and his self-sacrificing dedication to a cause noble in his own eyes, they come to naught in the face of Ethan's selfless, singular purpose -- to restore his own faith and put Jesus in the driver's seat. So put the kids to bed, kiss your spouse goodnight, and stoke up the fire, for when you pick up this book... well, you're going to stay up late to finish it.

I can't believe I liked this book!

I don't like Tom Clancy, Michael Crichton, Clive Cussler, or John Grisham books. Why did I buy this book then? As a Christmas present for my husband! Before I wrapped it, I decided to take a peek at the first chapter...I was hooked! It was riveting, spellbinding, and positively wonderful. The amazing thing about Virtu@lly Eliminated is how I felt like I was right there in the middle of the story. Every little creak in my house made me jump half out of my skin. I'd look up, expecting to see a billowing black robe in my living room! Read this book, even if you don't like techno-thrillers. Especially read Virtu@lly Eliminated (or any of Scott's other books) if you DO like techno-thrillers. I guarantee it will be virtually impossible for you to put down.

The best book I have ever read

Could not put it down. Makes you feel like your there with Ethan fighting off Patriot.

Great science fiction thriller!

See my review of his book, "Terminal Logic." In short, super, great use of technology and well developed characters. I have placed an advance order for his new book!

Exciting and intelligent "techno-thriller"

This book happily surprised me. I've read a handful of "techno-thrillers" (both Christian and secular), and they often wind up either insulting my intelligence or making me laugh at their misuse and/or misunderstanding of the technology. Quite the contrary in this case. While I think we may not be (technologically) where the novel is set by 2005, the extrapolations from the current day that Scott presents seem entirely plausible to me (with a couple minor exceptions that I quite willingly chalk up to literary license -- this is, after all, a novel, not a technical manual :-). I also appreciate the fact that the characters are truly 3-dimensional, and do not live in a completely black-and-white world. Nor are they perfect -- I'm pretty sure that this is the first Christian novel I've ever read in which the hero has an addiction (and I've read scores of them). Not only does all of this add up to a more enjoyable story, but I feel that it's a much better representation of Christianity in general -- these are sinners living in an imperfect world, but they are not without hope or help. Virtually Eliminated is quite the page turner. My thanks (and blame) to Scott for much lost sleep while reading this novel.