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Summary: Not too shabby!
Review: As usual, I was skeptical in approaching a new Christian author. I'm an avid reader, but 75% of my reading list is composed of secular novels. Generally, I can't look past the plot, character, and writing flaws of Christian novels. Quality writing is sacrificed for the sake of a good message...Why can't we combine the two? Well, Scott does exactly that in Virtually Eliminated. The characters live and breathe, the plot moves along quickly, and the message is presented clearly without tossing away the storyline. Great job, Mr Scott. I didn't even have a computer when I first found your books, but I loved them. Yes, I've read them all. Keep them coming, and try to get a publisher that'll push your stuff more. The present publisher does a great job of printing--I like the layout and editing--but the marketing needs a kickstart. Good stuff!
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Summary: I can't believe I liked this book!
Review: 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.
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Summary: Engaging...
Review: I read this one first quite a while ago...loved it then; love it now. I'd forgotten how truly humorous it was. Ethan Hamilton is a Virtual Reality expert who ends up hot on the trail of a rogue internet persona on a killing rampage. As always, it's all fun and games until it becomes personal...and personal it becomes, the instant this 'Patriot' comes after Ethan's family. The story is excellent - and even though I'm no VR aficionado, I'd guess that the virtual aspects would be very believable to most, if not all. It's a techno-thriller without the troublesome explanations of technology. It moves at a fast clip, and you understand right away how these futuristic things work without needing extra definitions. (Now if that isn't the mark of a good author, I'd like to know what is!) Also, the supporting characters are quite engaging...even down to Ethan's nine-year-old son, Jordan. He's delightfully true to life, clever in his own right - and in his environment of choice, VR. An issue addressed within the book is that of addiction, in this case, computers and technology. It's frighteningly close to home and yet gives hope, all at once. As well, the author pulls no punches about Christianity; that shines throughout the whole story. I admire that...and I think that it makes the novel much more thought-provoking. This one, and its two sequels, are among my most favorites...
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Summary: This book kicks derriere!
Review: I was looking through a book sale when I found this book. It looked interesting, so I borrowed money and bought it. I had read 50 pages by the time I got home, and I have read it about 50 times (seriously.) I love it! Jefferson Scott writes incredibly well, and the reactions of Ethan are probably how I would react. I look forward to any sequels with great anticipation.
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Summary: Spellbinding, Couldn't wait to see how it ended
Review: I'm an avid reader and found this to be one of the best-written, most exciting books I've read in years. It is a great suspense novel, and Jeff didn't have to rely on crude or vulgar words or elicit sex to build his story! I read half of "Terminal Logic" last night before I turned out the light; anxious to see how the plot unfolds. I have "Virtually Eliminated" on my desk to read next. I can't wait for his next novel, which I'm predicting will be in great demand.
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Summary: Gripping, Creative and HIP!
Review: Jefferson Scott reels you in hook, line and cyber-sinker with this modern thriller! There is something for everyone in its pages...quality writing, humor, cutting edge technology and suspense. Buy the whole series and brew a fresh pot of coffee because you'll want to read them back to back! Enjoy....
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Summary: Ethan Hamilton Techno-Trilogy
Review: Jefferson Scott's techno-thriller trilogy is a great series, one which I would recommend to anyone. It is set in the near future, and is very inventive. The books are Christian in nature, but are not overly "preachy." An interesting aspect brought out in all three is the balance which can be found between faith with science. Most Christian books I have read are seriously lacking in depth. In some cases, they're downright "hokey." Not these books, though. They are well-written, they have good story lines, and they'll keep you turning pages until the end. And once you've read the last page, you'll be eager to get the next book in the series
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Summary: Ethan Hamilton Techno-Trilogy
Review: Jefferson Scott's techno-thriller trilogy is a great series, one which I would recommend to anyone. It is set in the near future, and is very inventive. The books are Christian in nature, but are not overly "preachy." An interesting aspect brought out in all three is the balance which can be found between faith with science. Most Christian books I have read are seriously lacking in depth. In some cases, they're downright "hokey." Not these books, though. They are well-written, they have good story lines, and they'll keep you turning pages until the end. And once you've read the last page, you'll be eager to get the next book in the series
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: Loved this book! Couldn't put it down. Almost made me late to school one day because I couldn't stop reading... Highly recommended!
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Summary: Christian SF literature
Review: 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.
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