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Warcross is a 2017 young adult science-fiction novel by Marie Lu. It follows Emika Chen, a teenage hacker who is recruited into the international virtual-reality game Warcross after exposing a vulnerability in its system. Her assignment places her inside a conflict involving the game’s creator, its global community, and the boundaries between entertainment and surveillance. The novel is the first part of a duology continued by Wildcard and is suited to readers of cyberpunk-influenced speculative fiction.
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Who is the main character in Warcross?
The main character is Emika Chen, a teenage hacker and bounty hunter. She becomes involved with the Warcross game after exposing a vulnerability in its system.
What is Warcross in the novel?
Warcross is an international virtual-reality game played by people around the world. The story treats it as both a huge entertainment platform and a system with serious political and security consequences.
Why is Emika Chen recruited?
Emika is recruited after she hacks into the Warcross system and reveals a vulnerability. Instead of being punished, she is brought into a conflict connected to the game's creator and its hidden risks.
Who wrote Warcross and when was it released?
Warcross was written by Marie Lu and published in 2017. It is a young adult science-fiction thriller focused on hacking, virtual reality, fame, and surveillance.
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