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New York: Gallery Books, 2013. First edition, TPBO, Trade paperback, Fine,. Christopher Sergio. New York: Gallery Books:, 2013. First edition, TPBO, Trade paperback, Fine, 367 pp. Cover artwork by: Christopher Sergio
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Does your lifestyle not fit the person inside you? Then try someone else on for size!
Call him whatever. Call him whomever. He can be any legally authorized fictional character or dead celebrity he wants for six to eight hours, simply by injecting a DNA-laced cocktail into his brain stem. ItâÈçs called Big Egos and itâÈçs the ultimate role-playing fantasy from Engineering Genetics Organization and Systems (aka EGOS.) And, as one of the quality controllers for EGOS, heâÈçs the ultimate ego-tripper, taking on more artificial identities than advisableâÈ'and having a hell of a time doing it. Problem is, heâÈçs starting to lose the ability to separate fact from fiction. His every fantasy is the new reality. And the more roles he plays, the less of him remains. Sure, itâÈçs dangerous. Yes, heâÈçs probably losing his mind. Okay, hundreds of others could be at risk. But sometimes who you are isnâÈçt good enough. And the truth is, reality is so overrated. . . .
With his insightful wit, smart humor, and electrifying narrative, acclaimed author S. G. Browne takes readers on a satirical and provocative trip into the not-too-distant future, where, for some, pretending to be someone youâÈçre not is just another day at the office.
Call him whatever. Call him whomever. He can be any legally authorized fictional character or dead celebrity he wants for six to eight hours, simply by injecting a DNA-laced cocktail into his brain stem. ItâÈçs called Big Egos and itâÈçs the ultimate role-playing fantasy from Engineering Genetics Organization and Systems (aka EGOS.) And, as one of the quality controllers for EGOS, heâÈçs the ultimate ego-tripper, taking on more artificial identities than advisableâÈ'and having a hell of a time doing it. Problem is, heâÈçs starting to lose the ability to separate fact from fiction. His every fantasy is the new reality. And the more roles he plays, the less of him remains. Sure, itâÈçs dangerous. Yes, heâÈçs probably losing his mind. Okay, hundreds of others could be at risk. But sometimes who you are isnâÈçt good enough. And the truth is, reality is so overrated. . . .
With his insightful wit, smart humor, and electrifying narrative, acclaimed author S. G. Browne takes readers on a satirical and provocative trip into the not-too-distant future, where, for some, pretending to be someone youâÈçre not is just another day at the office.
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- Title Big Egos
- Author S. G. Browne
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Original
- Pages 384
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Gallery Books, Qj3
- Date 2013-08-06
- Features Price on Product - Canadian
- ISBN 9781476711676 / 1476711674
- Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
- Dimensions 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 in (21.08 x 13.72 x 2.54 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Satire, Role playing
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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PRAISE FOR LUCKY BASTARD:
"Wickedly sharp and wildly entertaining. S.G. Browne is one of today's very best writers." âÈ'New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry
"Springboarding off a traditional noir framework, Browne delivers an insightful, intriguing tale....With twists aplenty, this fast-paced adventure succeeds as both a hard-boiled homage and a paranormal romp." âÈ'Publishers Weekly (starred review & Pick of the Week)
"Browne hits the funny bone hard....Smartly constructed fiction...that sets it apart from the crowd." âÈ'Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Full of witty writing and hilarious adventures...I laughed out loud many times. Read the book: it will be your good fortune." âÈ'New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson
"Lucky Bastard is wonderful San Francisco noir, full of humor, irony, hot women, and cranial trauma. What more could you ask for in a book? The titular bastard may be in for a very bad day, but Browne's readers are the lucky ones." âÈ'New York Times bestselling author Christopher Golden
"A very clever novel....Nick [Monday] is a likable narrator...and the storyâÈçs lightly noirish feel gives the proceedings an evocatively gritty texture. This one will appeal equally to readers of mysteries and fantasies." âÈ'Booklist
"Wickedly sharp and wildly entertaining. S.G. Browne is one of today's very best writers." âÈ'New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry
"Springboarding off a traditional noir framework, Browne delivers an insightful, intriguing tale....With twists aplenty, this fast-paced adventure succeeds as both a hard-boiled homage and a paranormal romp." âÈ'Publishers Weekly (starred review & Pick of the Week)
"Browne hits the funny bone hard....Smartly constructed fiction...that sets it apart from the crowd." âÈ'Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Full of witty writing and hilarious adventures...I laughed out loud many times. Read the book: it will be your good fortune." âÈ'New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson
"Lucky Bastard is wonderful San Francisco noir, full of humor, irony, hot women, and cranial trauma. What more could you ask for in a book? The titular bastard may be in for a very bad day, but Browne's readers are the lucky ones." âÈ'New York Times bestselling author Christopher Golden
"A very clever novel....Nick [Monday] is a likable narrator...and the storyâÈçs lightly noirish feel gives the proceedings an evocatively gritty texture. This one will appeal equally to readers of mysteries and fantasies." âÈ'Booklist
Citations
- Kirkus Reviews, 07/01/2013, Page 0
- Publishers Weekly, 06/24/2013, Page 0
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