![]() "Into Neon" does an admirable job of creating that strong mood that every cyberpunk story needs, while also balancing it with razor-sharp action and suspense. The story is engaging and original, while also moving at a fast pace. ![]() I found myself refreshed and delighted by the storytelling, and was more than happy to tag along for the wild ride. ![]() While the book does feature the above attributes, it uses them in a way that is novel and fresh. However, from page one, the story grabs you and never lets go. Will Moss be able to untangle a tantalizing familial mystery and find the gumption to stop a seemingly invincible foe?Īt first blush, "Into Neon" has all the marks of a clichéd cyberpunk story: evil corporations, gritty locales, weird characters, dystopian noir, and the list goes on. When a mysterious visitor gives Moss gives an item that could take down the evil corporations that run earth, our protagonist is thrust headlong into a world he never knew existed, a world in which he is completely out of his element. ![]() Little does Moss know, however, that his small and comfortable world is about to be turned upside down. ![]() The novel follows main character Moss, who is a well-meaning but ignorant stooge for a corporately run planet Earth. I stumbled on the book rather by accident, thought the cover art was pretty legit, and thought I'd give it a try. "Into Neon: A Cyberpunk Saga" is the first book in an ongoing series by newcomer Matthew A Goodwin. ![]()
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