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'Bioshock: Rapture' by John Shirley delves into the underwater city of Rapture, founded by Andrew Ryan with libertarian ideals. The narrative follows Bill McDonagh, a plumber who witnesses the city's rise and fall over 14 years. It explores how Ryan's top-down control and misguided decisions lead to the downfall of Rapture, as individuals like Lamb and Fontaine manipulate the vulnerable citizens for power. provides a backstory to the characters and events leading up to the first game, offering a deeper understanding of the complex and fascinating world of Rapture.

'The Umbrella Conspiracy' by S.D. Perry is a novel adaptation of the original Resident Evil video game franchise. The book follows the storyline of the game closely, with detailed descriptions of gory zombies, mutants, the mansion, characters, and puzzles. The narrative revolves around the S.T.A.R.S team investigating mysterious murders in Raccoon City, leading them to a creepy mansion owned by the Umbrella Corporation where they encounter zombies, puzzles, and a traitor among them. The author's writing style effectively brings the game to life, engaging readers with suspense, character development, and a sense of horror and mystery.

In the near future, "Starfish" by Peter Watts delves into a world where humanity seeks alternative energy sources, focusing on deep sea rifts. The story follows a group of severely damaged individuals who are hired to work in the deep sea vents, adapted with cyborg-like enhancements to survive the extreme conditions. As the rifters cope with their lives in the deep sea, they face the machinations of a corporation that begins to view them as expendable assets. The novel explores themes of isolation, human modification, corporate conspiracy, and the psychological impact of living in such a harsh environment.

The narrative in "Starfish" is described as dark, riveting, and psychologically intense, focusing on the underdogs of society who find solace in the depths of the ocean. The story unfolds as the characters, despite their pasts and bio-engineered bodies, struggle with their humanity and face the challenges presented by their environment. The book keeps readers engaged with its exploration of deep-sea mysteries, the psychological evolution of the characters, and the uncovering of corporate secrets that threaten their survival.