This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
J.W. Galliger is a digital marketer and author. He was born and raised in the Washington D.C. area and earned his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, double majoring in communication and political science. He went on to achieve his Master's in Business Administration from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. The Terminal Code is his first novel.
Galliger lives with his wife and daughter in Northern Virginia.
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
The Terminal Code by J.W. Galliger is a dystopian sci-fi thriller. It's the year 2050, and SCAPE, a virtual reality program, has taken over people's lives as everyone stays online. Dashiell Kincaid, a security consultant, is summoned to analyze the scene of a peculiar murder in New York City. As he delves deep into the investigation, Kincaid finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy with far larger implications. After trying to solve another murder mystery, he meets Alex Krayos, a game developer, who opens Kincaid's eyes to the actual reality of the situation. As the lines between reality and the virtual world blur, Kincaid comes to realize his own role in the bigger picture. Alongside his friends, he must now take on the establishment itself to retake SCAPE for the people.
Ready Player One meets Blade Runner. That's the vibe you get while reading J.W. Galliger's The Terminal Code. Set in a futuristic dystopia, Galliger showcases a believable outcome of the continuous growth of virtual reality technology and the rise of authoritarian regimes across the world. The plot is well-paced and filled with twists and turns. Particularly in the final third of the book, the shocking reveals make you turn the pages with eager anticipation of what's to come. I found the characters fleshed out and thoroughly compelling to read. You find yourself already rooting for Kincaid, but once the layers are peeled off, you're absolutely hooked. The ending felt a bit bittersweet yet satisfying nonetheless. I highly recommend The Terminal Code to anyone who loves dystopian settings.
