Held - Part 1
Description
In a world where most people have brain implants called "Wires" that connect them to the Bridge, a virtual network governing society, Hazel, a Wire-free Trip player, navigates a chaotic world of cyber-gaming, accidents, and conspiracies. While her best friend Sophie lies unconscious after a mysterious car crash, Hazel grapples with the increasingly strange occurrences affecting Trip players, including the coma of a young man connected to a disputed region and the death of a famous gamer. With the help of her wealthy and influential friend Peter, who created the Bridge and is now a powerful magnate, Hazel must unravel the truth behind these events, questioning the Bridge's safety and the reliability of the technology she refuses to use. Comparable works include Ready Player One