Description:

"Couldn't put it down, read it in one day!"
"There were quite a few things I tried to predict, and failed."

Kari, freelance hacker and high school student, designs anything from art to security software in a world where 3D printers, drones, and computers connect directly to the brain. With the threat of Civil War looming, Kari must keep her programming skills secret while protecting her family and friends. Her choices have consequences she's not ready to face. 

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Review

"What a fun YA read! I read this in a couple days and feel like I just went through a whirlwind of awesomeness." -T.L. Zalecki, author of the SIRENS series

"Lingwall's page turning dystopian YA novel kept me on the edge of my seat. The high octane blend of Kari's vulnerabilities, poise, and talents stole the show." -Maggie Toussaint, author of G-1

"Lingwall's protagonist, Kari, is smart, confident, independent, and everything you want a young girl to read." - R. E. Carr, author of Four

From the Author

Book 2, The Unseen, is now available on Amazon!

Kindle Scout Interview

Kindle Scout: What is the inspiration for the story?

Jake Lingwall: As a software engineer, I spend a lot of time writing code, thinking about the future and working with a bunch of men. So, I wanted to write a book about what the future might look like that featured a strong, intelligent hacker to hopefully inspire all kinds of people to pursue a STEM education.

Kindle Scout: Is there a message in your book that you want readers to grasp?

Jake Lingwall: I think there are a few powerful themes and messages in Freelancer that developed organically as I wrote the book. But I've never been a fan of telling people what they should take away from a story. Let's just say I hope you don't read the entire novel without asking yourself a few tough questions.

Kindle Scout: Why do you write?

Jake Lingwall: I write because I constantly feel the natural drive to create something new. Programming provides one outlet for that, as does making board games. But there is something about telling a story and sharing characters with people that is inherently rewarding. You should try it if you haven't already.

Kindle Scout: If readers enjoy __ these books, will they enjoy Freelancer?

Jake Lingwall: Great question. I think any fans of sci-fi/cyberpunk books with strong characters will love Freelancer. A few novels that really stand out to me are Ready Player One, Divergent, Ender's Game and even the Hunger Games. Kari is a great character that can do amazing things in a futuristic setting. But, I think people will find Freelancer to be a very unique story.

Thanks for checking out Freelancer! Look for news about book 3 coming soon!