SOULTAKER paperback

Would you trade your reality for a virtual dream—or is your soul the price of admission?

For twenty-three-year-old Alex Mitchell, the real world is a dead end. Desperate to escape a bleak routine of unemployment and disappointing her mother, she spends every waking hour inside the world's most immersive Virtual Reality game...LORE. Alex dreams of becoming a professional streamer, but in a digital realm dominated by corporate interests, cutthroat rivals, and toxic trolls, making a name for yourself is a deadly sport.

Everything changes when Alex stumbles into the sights of Gabe, Virgil, and Orlando, an the ultra-famous, viral elite stream team known as the "Elite Squad".

Starstruck and eager to prove her worth, Alex is launched into the fast-lane of internet stardom when she’s unexpectedly invited to join their ranks. But...beneath the flashing neon, high-octane PvP battles, and Mega-Viral fame lies a terrifying secret. The Elite Squad aren't just playing for leaderboards or sponsorships. They are bound by a dark, binding contract with an ominous entity known only as "The Kingmaker." Unfortunately for her...he's a digital puppet master harvesting the souls of unsuspecting players.

As the line between the virtual world and real life shatters, Alex must navigate brutal arena matches, mysterious relics, and lethal gamer rivalries. To survive, she’ll have to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice: her real-world future, her oldest friendships, or her very soul.

SOULTAKER is perfect for fans of Ready Player One, Slay, and dark, high-stakes Cyberpunk Thrillers!

Why Readers Will Love SOULTAKER:

Gamer Culture & LitRPG: Packed with intense action, squad tactics, gear upgrades, and the thrilling chaos of competitive streaming culture.
Complex, Relatable Protagonists: An authentic look at Mellenial and Gen Z struggles, career anxieties, family pressures, and the addictive lure of a digital escape.
Dark Sci-Fi Mystery: A suspenseful, slow-burn conspiracy involving corporate cover-ups, corrupt AI, and supernatural digital deals.

**Step into the arena. Load up your avatar. Press START on SOULTAKER today before it's GAME OVER.