Virtual Kombat

"Scott nearly died playing Virtual Kombat--the virtual-reality fighting game that risks the lives of street kids for profit. Now Scott's being hunted by Wasp drones! While on the run, he meets a gang of techno-hackers who share his wish to destroy VK. They've developed a virus that could do the job, but to implant it, Scott has; to reenter the arena and risk being trapped inside the game forever"--Publisher's description.

"Street kid Scott jumps at the chance to be a Virtual Kombat gamer. if he can battle his way up the ranks, the ultimate prize will be his. But then his friend Kate goes missing in the battle arena, and Scott's dream turns into a nightmare"--Publisher's description.

"Scott and his game of techno-hackers might have destroyed the deadly online game Virtual Kombat, but they're far from safe. No longer hostedin virtual reality, there's only one place for the brutal battle to go--VK will be played in the the real world, and Scott's tech skills won't help him now. This is no longer just a game"--Publisher's description.