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Ghostland

✍️ Duncan Ralston
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A viral glitch traps visitors in a haunted augmented reality park.

The plot centers on three individuals trapped within a high-tech amusement park designed to simulate hauntings safely. Ben hopes to help Lilian recover from trauma, while Dr. Wexler studies the tech’s impact. When a virus breaches the containment systems, the simulated ghosts become real threats. The characters must rely on their understanding of horror conventions and gaming mechanics to survive the lockdown.

Key Themes
augmented reality horror technological failure survival against ghosts
Literary Context

This work reflects contemporary anxieties about immersive technology and virtual reality entertainment in the United States. It situates itself within the modern horror genre by merging digital glitches with traditional supernatural fears, appealing to audiences familiar with both video game logic and ghost stories.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Max Brooks · Richard Matheson · Stephen King
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Tantor Audio 📅 2020 🌐 English 📔 Compact Disc ISBN: 9798200252060

📝 Description: Ghostland

Duncan Ralston’s Ghostland presents a narrative where technology blurs the line between entertainment and genuine peril. The story follows Ben, who seeks to reconnect with his former best friend Lilian after her post-traumatic stress prevents her from living fully. Dr. Allison Wexler, Lilian’s therapist, accompanies them out of professional curiosity regarding the psychological effects of new augmented reality technology. The trio enters Ghostland, a venue promising safe exploration of haunted buildings and cursed objects through patented Recurrence Field technology. A computer virus disrupts this safety, releasing spectral beings and trapping the group inside an endless nightmare. The dead begin to outnumber the living as survivors must use their knowledge of horror tropes and video games to escape before becoming exhibits. This novel suits readers who enjoy techno-horror and survival thrillers where digital glitches lead to supernatural consequences. It appeals to those interested in the intersection of virtual reality and ghost lore. Readers seeking traditional gothic atmospheres without modern tech elements may find the setting less appealing.

💎 Our verdict on Ghostland

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Duncan Ralston’s Ghostland effectively merges the thrill of survival horror with the anxieties surrounding augmented reality. The premise of a safe, simulated haunted park turning lethal due to a viral glitch provides a fresh take on the 'trapped in a nightmare' trope. The narrative excels in its exploration of how knowledge of horror tropes can serve as a tool for survival against spectral threats. This approach suits readers who appreciate intelligent protagonists navigating complex technological dangers. While it may not appeal to those seeking traditional gothic atmospheres devoid of modern tech, it successfully delivers a tense, concept-driven experience that questions the nature of reality and trauma.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy techno-horror and survival thrillers will find this narrative compelling as it examines how digital glitches lead to supernatural consequences. The story appeals to those interested in the psychological effects of new technologies, specifically how simulated hauntings can blur the line between entertainment and genuine peril. By following characters who must rely on their understanding of horror conventions and gaming mechanics to survive, the book offers a unique perspective on modern fears regarding virtual reality and containment breaches. It is ideal for audiences seeking a blend of psychological drama and high-stakes suspense where the environment itself becomes an antagonist.

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Duncan Ralston’s Ghostland effectively merges the thrill of survival horror with the anxieties surrounding augmented reality. The premise of a safe, simulated haunted park turning lethal due to a viral glitch provides a fresh take on the 'trapped in a nightmare' trope. The narrative excels in its exploration of how knowledge of horror tropes can serve as a tool for survival against spectral threats. This approach suits readers who appreciate intelligent protagonists navigating complex technological dangers. While it may not appeal to those seeking traditional gothic atmospheres devoid of modern tech, it successfully delivers a tense, concept-driven experience that questions the nature of reality and trauma.

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