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Head On is a 2018 science fiction mystery novel by John Scalzi and the second book in the Lock In series. It follows FBI investigators Chris Shane and Leslie Vann as they examine the death of a player in Hilketa, a violent professional sport played by people using remotely operated robotic bodies. The novel explores disability, identity, policing, and the social effects of advanced technology.
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What is Head On by John Scalzi about?
Head On is a 2018 science-fiction police procedural about the death of a professional Hilketa player. FBI investigators Chris Shane and Leslie Vann follow the case into the sport's financial and political secrets.
What is Hilketa in Head On?
Hilketa is a violent professional sport played through robotic bodies called Threeps, which are controlled by people with Haden's Syndrome. The objective involves decapitating a designated Threep and carrying its head to the goal.
Is Head On a sequel to Lock In?
Yes, Head On is the second book in John Scalzi's Lock In series and follows the 2014 novel Lock In. It was published by Tor on April 17, 2018.
Who are the main investigators in Head On?
The central investigators are FBI agent Chris Shane and senior agent Leslie Vann. They investigate the death of Hilketa athlete Duane Chapman after a match turns into a suspected murder case.
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