Red Numbers

By Dr. Michael C. MacDonald

Red Numbers is a psychological sci-fi thriller that takes readers on a mind-bending journey into a future where technology and human consciousness are dangerously intertwined. The story follows Ron Hiker, an ordinary man caught in a world of extraordinary circumstances, where a cutting-edge virtual reality system-known as vrM-has changed the very fabric of reality.

As Ron dives deeper into this immersive digital experience, he begins to question what's real, what's manipulated, and what it means to be human. The novel explores themes of control, identity, and the blurred lines between the virtual and the tangible. Hiker's struggle to retain his grip on reality is complicated by mysterious "vrM flags" that manipulate his mind and the unfolding conspiracy surrounding the technology.

As he uncovers the dangerous agenda behind the vrM system, Ron is forced to confront the system's dark potential, all while being hunted by those who seek to control the minds of millions. His quest for truth and self-preservation will lead to shocking revelations about the nature of power, memory, and free will.

In a world where every choice is under surveillance, Ron must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice in order to regain his freedom-and whether it's even possible to escape the red numbers that keep rising as his life spirals out of control.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1067419209
• ISBN13: 9781067419202
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: MacDonald Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"