The Leveller

Gamers and action fans of all types will dive straight into the MEEP, a virtual-reality gaming world, thanks to Julia Durango's cinematic storytelling. A touch of romance, constant twists, and a vivid, multidimensional journey through a tricked-out virtual city will keep readers flying through to the breathtaking end. Nixy Bauer is used to her classmates being very, very unhappy to see her. After all, she's a bounty hunter in a virtual-reality gaming world—and she's frequently hired by irritated parents to pull kids out of the mazelike MEEP universe. But when the game's billionaire developer loses track of his own son in the MEEP, Nixy is in for the biggest challenge of her bounty-hunting career. Wyn Salvador isn't some lazy kid looking to escape his homework: Wyn does not want to be found. And he's left behind a suicide note. Nixy takes the job but quickly discovers that Wyn's not hiding—he's being held inside the game against his will. But who is holding him captive, and why? Nixy and Wyn attempt to fight their way out of a mind game unlike any they've encountered, and the battle brings them closer than either could have imagined. But when the whole world is virtual, how can Nixy possibly know if her feelings are real? Strong Female Lead: Nixy Bauer isn’t just a gamer; she’s a professional leveller, hired to drag kids out of the virtual world. But her latest job—finding the developer's son—is more dangerous than she could have imagined. Trapped in the Game: Wyn Salvador didn't run away; he's a prisoner inside his father's creation. Now Nixy has to break him out of a deadly maze designed to prey on every player's worst fears. Hackers and Corporate Espionage: Finding Wyn is just the beginning. Nixy uncovers a plot that goes to the very top, where rogue programmers and corporate spies will do anything to keep the truth from getting out. Allies to Lovers: Forced to rely on each other to survive, Nixy and Wyn's connection grows deeper with every battle. But in a world where nothing is real, trusting their feelings could be the deadliest game of all.