Babylon Dreams

Babylon Dreams begins with murder. But is it really murder? In the 22nd century, many cheat death by escaping into virtual reality. In 2123, Gunter Holden was CEO of Virtual Enterprises, Inc. (VEI), and oversaw the creation of his virtual Eden, Bali Hai. In 2183, Gunter exists in a folder, stored in Bali Hai. Tucked away in Gunter's memory files are the murders of his wife Laura and her lover, Jacob, Gunter's hated brother. When his victims escaped to Bali Hai, Gunter shot himself to follow them. Now, Virtual Gunter is alone in a world where after-death youth, beauty, and fantasy are standard. An old program, Bali Hai's sun is often in the wrong place. Strange fish swim in its virtual seas. Gunter is anxious. Something is causing his file to fragment, forcing him to relive times best forgotten. Worse, he's losing his influence with the VEI Board. There are rumors of unwelcome change that make him desperate to stop the fragmenting and put his past in order, Gunter asks Tom, a new resident, for help. Tom agrees, but Tom has his own secrets. Rumors of a hostile corporate merger threaten his control.

As Gunter recounts his life story, including the rise of the after-death destinations industry, a merger shifts control of Bali Hai, and soon an animal cult rules Bali Hai. Bali Hai falls into chaos. With Tom's help, Gunter confronts a nightmare: his suppressed memories are resurfacing. Guided by Miranda, Bali Hai's AI, Gunter confronts his past, including a forgotten trauma, buried deep in his early childhood memories.

In this metaphysical science fiction thriller, the line between salvation and a virtual reality dystopia blurs. To save his soul, Gunter must uncover a buried secret deep within the code before his digital consciousness is lost forever in Babylon Dreams. While struggling to protect Bali Hai, Gunter confronts his past and discovers unspeakable betrayals.

On the night of a virtual carnival, Babylon Dreams waits.