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Bitcoin Hurricane (SimCavalier Book One) (The SimCavalier series 1) Kindle Edition

by Kate Baucherel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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She’s a hacker at the top of her game. They are cybercriminals who won’t stop until they bring her down. Can she crack the code before they strike?

Welcome to London, 2045 - where financial systems have crashed, and the world's economies are on the brink of collapse. The only hope of salvation lies with Cameron Silvera, the legendary hacker known as the SimCavalier.

The SimCavalier is feared by black hat hackers across the world and trusted by corporations and governments to get their systems back online fast. Her identity is a closely guarded secret, but a message hidden deep in the very ransomware she’s cracking tells her that cybercriminals are on her tail.

With the clock ticking and lives hanging in the balance, Cameron clings to the last vestiges of anonymity, but a tenacious journalist blows her cover and she finds herself hunted by the very criminals she’s been trying to stop. They infiltrate her team, laying a false trail while the real threat looms ever closer.

As the world teeters on the brink of disaster, Cameron and the team must race against time to take down the cybercrime syndicate and prevent a global wave of cyberattacks from unleashing chaos and destruction on an unprecedented scale. Will they prevail, or will the world fall victim to the greatest hack in history? The fate of humanity rests in their hands.

"Kept me reading to the very last page and left me wanting more..."
”The writing is beautiful, clear and engaging. It has a twisting plot that keeps you hooked to the last.”
"Another great author who can weave a believable and thought-provoking world by detailed extrapolation of a few technological innovations."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08MBB8BZC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sixth Element Publishing (October 29, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 29, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2644 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 211 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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Kate Baucherel writes near-future cybercrime novels, short stories that range from humorous sci-fi to dystopian visions and urban horror, and also serious non-fiction (as Kate R Baucherel). She is a speaker and consultant on emerging technologies including blockchain, crypto assets, artificial intelligence, Web3 and the metaverse.

When she was asked to co-author a cybersecurity book in 2016, a friend suggested that the subject might be less dry and more impactful as fiction. Cameron Silvera and the Argentum Associates team burst into life in Bitcoin Hurricane. One of her biggest challenges is making sure that the future technology she imagines doesn't find its way into reports for real live clients - but the future is getting closer all the time, and staying ahead of reality is becoming more and more difficult.

Kate has been embedded in sci-fi since childhood, from her first glimpse of the Daleks from behind the sofa aged five. As a child she wrote her own Dr Who and Star Wars stories and occasional scripts for friends to act out in the park. She progressed to read her dad’s collection of Wyndham, Bradbury, Clarke, Heinlein and Asimov before discovering Iain Banks and David Brin, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, and so much more.

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brujaja
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, clever book
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023
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This book was a real pleasure to read. I like this kind of SF a lot, and this one, first of five books, is a great specimen of the genre. It's well-informed about the technology without necessarily assuming that you are, but it also avoids a bunch of clunky technical explanation. It takes place in an appealing world of likeable characters, and the plot moves quickly. The scenario is innovative and the conversations flow very naturally. There was one wtf moment when something very problematic politically was said, but now I can't recall what it was, so it must not have reflected a larger problem. Worthwhile read.
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Clinton Sites
5.0 out of 5 stars Technology subverted? Who has the capability.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2021
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I enjoyed this book immensely!
The extrapolation of current technology levels to just a short time in the future rings true to my experience. Having worked in banking technology for decades during several attacks the efforts made by the team feels true.
The character development of the team and their interactions internally and to external contacts lend verisimilitude to the story arc.
There is the main driving storyline of the financial attacks by an unknown group intent on market manipulation - but who are they? All during the novel I kept thinking this group or that person but was pleased with no resolution!

Disclaimer - I received a copy in a book giveaway.
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Victor Stoltz
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing thrilling adventure
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020
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A great book at the crossroads of Mr Robot series with a touch of Yuval Harari. Set up in a a near future, the author takes you into an amazing journey across the perils of cyber world. I enjoyed this book tremendously as it’s helps you visualise the impact of drones, IoT devices and how we’ll interact with the virtual environment, as good as Harari’s predictions but much more entertaining reading. Cannot wait to start the second book.
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A. Costello
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
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Gripping story

Loved the crypto and blockchain setting.

Baucherel is a brilliant storyteller. I love reading her stories. Looking forward to more to come.
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William R. Copes
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Tech
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
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Good understandable tech stuff, not to deep. Decent mystery and futuristic. I recommend this book to techies and us ( not so techie).
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Dave Huss
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book...........
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
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The definitive book on Bitcoin and the historical backdrop of cash and esteem. Prescribed this book. I love this book.
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Kellie Donovan-Condron
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun cyberpunk series debut!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022
Baucherel deftly weaves different characters' storylines together in this fast-paced techno-thriller. She clearly knows her subject, but never gets bogged down in technical details.
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David Strom
5.0 out of 5 stars A realistic look at future cybersecurity attack that will delight nerds and non-nerds alike
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020
This book takes place in 2045 or thereabouts and concerns a penetration testing cybersecurity firm in London that tries to stop an attack at a large bank. The author has some great literary tricks up her sleeve, including a gender reveal about one of the main characters, loads of by-play between the team as they try to track down the mysterious malware, and more tech hijinx. The appeal bridges both techies and non: the details are realistic enough but not too overwhelming (you don't need a computer science degree, for ex.) and if you are a fan of SciFi you will appreciate the sly references (42, anyone?). It presents a logical view of the future, including the spread of driverless cars, blockchain, and carbon credits. I highly recommend the book, and note that there are two sequels that have been published to sate your appetite.
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roroboozle
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent debut novel!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2023
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Kate Baucherel’s debut novel weaves a fascinating narrative that draws the reader into a Britain of the near future. This was the first time that I’d stepped into the world of cybercrime, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Kate skilfully negotiates the path through the complexities of cyber banking and make the whole process very accessible. Her characters and descriptions bring the 2040’s into vivid life. Cameron Silvera and team are experts in their chosen field but are subject to human frailties. It all adds to their relatability. After all, in twenty years time, people will still be people, with their foibles. An excellent read and a real page turner. I’ve just bought the next novel in the trilogy, ‘Hacked Future’ and I forward to immersing myself once more in Cameron Silvera’s society.
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alan meredith-jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2023
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author clearly has a lot of knowledge on the subject of cybersecurity and is able to put it into an entertaining story. Unusually, I didn't find any typos in the whole book.
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tlc1235
5.0 out of 5 stars best beginning of a book that I’ve read in ages
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2021
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Bitcoin Hurricane has the best beginning of a book that I’ve read in ages.
There are all sorts of gems in the book as the story unfolds and I was kept fully entertained until the end. References to computers that I grew up with that used to belong to the main character’s mother. Yes, her mother. Great to have a book with many women who are scientifically literate, but the book doesn’t stop breaking the usual technical stereotypes there and you’ll have to read it to find out more as I’m not going to spoil the story for you. Other than it has some great cat characters in it as well as human ones!
I thoroughly enjoyed the first installment in the SimCavalier universe and will be reading the next two books in the series straight away.
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C. K. Roebuck
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly imaginative and gripping story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2020
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A brilliant story set in a high tech world of the not too distant future where wars are waged between hackers and a team of anti-hackers lead by the SimCavalier. An amazing and well thought out plot kept me reading to the very last page and left me wanting more. I will definitely read the rest of the series. Keep up the excellent work and I will keep reading.
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pawebb
1.0 out of 5 stars The Language Plods
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2021
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Love a good techno thriller but the this was painful. The writing style plods and just feels clumsy to me.
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