Lock In
2 books
The Lock In series by John Scalzi has 2 books. Start with Lock In (2014), then read the rest in the order below.
Lock In reading order
Lock In
John Scalzi
In a near future where a devastating virus has left millions fully aware but physically paralyzed, society has adapted with groundbreaking technology to bridge the gap between the "h সুযোগ" and the "normal." This gripping novel follows a pair of FBI agents, one of whom experiences the world through a "threestep" – a robotic surrogate – as they investigate a murder that threatens to unravel the fragile peace. Exploring themes of identity, disability, and the very nature of human connection, Scalzi crafts a thrilling mystery wrapped in a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be truly present in the world.
Head On
John Scalzi
FBI agents Chris Shane and Leslie Vann investigate a baffling death connected to Hilketa, a brutally competitive sport played by remotely controlled robotic bodies. As more Hayden-related victims emerge, the case draws them into a maze of hidden affairs, jealous rivalries, and dangerous secrets that reaches far beyond the arena. Blending fast-paced crime fiction with sharp speculation about disability, identity, artificial intelligence, and the limits of technology, the novel explores what it means to live in a world where consciousness can inhabit machines. Witty, suspenseful, and richly imagined, it continues the provocative near-future mystery begun in *Lock In*.