The Nether by Jennifer Haley

In a near-future world where immersive virtual realms offer total escape, The Nether follows a detective investigating a disturbing online domain where fantasy and crime collide. As a tense interrogation unfolds, the boundaries between the virtual and real worlds begin to blur, raising provocative questions about morality, identity, desire, and accountability. Winner of the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, The Nether is a gripping blend of crime drama and science-fiction thriller that challenges audiences to consider the consequences of a world where our darkest fantasies can become virtually real.