"Great book about a 90s video game company caught up in the intrigue of the Cold War. This Clancy-esque page-turner comes from acclaimed video-game designer and former Imagineer Jonathan Ackley... " - Amazon Review

It's Gamers vs Gangsters in Off By One: SeriousGames. It's 1994. Owen's latest game is pirated. To save his company from bankruptcy he joins a Serious Games project for the government. A single mistake sends his life spiraling out of control.

FIVE STARS - "I loved this book so much, I couldn't put it down. Fantastic characters, good story arc and nice resolution of the story." - Amazon Review

FIVE STARS - "Great book about a 90s video game company caught up in the intrigue of the Cold War. This Clancy-esque page-turner comes from acclaimed video-game designer and former Imagineer Jonathan Ackley... " - Amazon Review

FIVE STARS - "... grab your posh car, head for the Arctic Circle, and if you want to save the world, Step On It! Plot twists? Of course! And right when you want them. Just read the thing." - Goodreads Review

FIVE STARS - "It's a fun read, easy to pick up and hard to put down. The pacing is great, characters are fun, and it's full of international intrigue. There are mobsters, hackers, and even a polar bear. How many books can you say that about?" - Amazon Review

FIVE STARS - "Wonderful writing, lots of fun characters. The story has some great twists and turns... " - Amazon Reviewer

What's it about?

When a Russian hacker uploads Coliseum Arts' latest computer game to the Internet, its designer Owen Nickerson fears that the company he founded will soon be bankrupt. To keep the business afloat, Owen agrees to participate in a mysterious government project.

While investigating the leak within his company, one small mistake sets off a chain reaction that puts tens of thousands of lives at risk.

To set things right, Owen seeks the help of Finnish crime reporter Astrid, and the pair are swept away on an adventure that will take them to the heart of the post-Soviet underworld.

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