Frankenstein jolts to life for the wired generation!
Following her critically-acclaimed iDrakula, award-winning author Bekka Black breathes life into a modern re-telling of iFrankenstein, using only text messages, web browsers, tweets, and emails.
Homeschooled teenager Victor Frankenstein is determined to write his own ticket to independence: a chatbot to win the prestigious Turing prize and admission to the high tech university of his choice. He codes his creation with a self-extending version of his own online personality and unleashes it upon the internet. But soon he begins to suspect his virtual clone may have developed its own goals, and they are not aligned with Victorâs. The creature has its own plan, fed by a growing desire to win darker and more precious prizes: unfettered power and release from loneliness.
As the creatureâs power and sentience grows and its increasingly terrible deeds bleed over from the online world into the real one, Victor must stop his creation before his friends and humanity pay the ultimate price.
“iFrankenstein spins a refreshingly modern twist on the Frankenstein classic…with a virtual monster capable of controlling the worldâŚwickedly good fun.” — Janice Gable Bashman, author of Wanted Undead or Alive, nominated for a Bram Stoker Award
“Creepy. Mysterious. Haunting. Bekka Black has created a modern masterpiece in this retelling of Mary Shelley’s classic.” — Jeannie Holmes, author of Blood Secrets
iFrankenstein is alive! Itâs available on Amazon !
Happy reading!
Reviews are starting to come in. V.V would leave these mortals in peaceâŚ
âiFrankenstein is great fast-paced story that is so easy to read and get into. Once in the story, the unique modern twist of Frankenstein lures the reader deeper into the story. iFrankentein is all the rave when it comes to a plot that does not falter. iFrankenstein is great! I give it 4 BITES!â â Books with Bite
âI loved the way in which this story was told. It is probably one of the most unique and brilliant ideas I have ever seen. Texts, emails, online chats, and blog entries â yup, think of all the ways in which we communicate in this digital age, and you will find it in this bookâŚI was a little worried that I wouldnât be able to connect with any of the characters or the story because of this, but Bekka Black does such an amazing job of drawing you in through the characterâs interactions with each other. It was exciting to read their messages and it really gave me a sense of who they are and the type of relationships they share with their friendsâŚThis book thrusts the classic Frankenstein story into the 21st century, making it an exciting read that will surely entertain readers of all ages, but more specifically those who are drawn to the technology found between the pages.â âRoxanne Kade
âThe level of originality alone should put this book on must-read lists. Imagine, the entire Frankenstein story told through text, emails and tweets. It really is groundbreaking workâŚItâs a clever twist on the original, one which maintains the chilling atmosphere, and ups it, as this doesnât seem as far-fetched in this modern worldâŚThe writing is fun, with many witty moments that balanced out some of the darker ones. This is definitely one that I recommend for those of you who love the original, or have never read it and would like to experience a modern version. A good choice for teen and adults alike.â â Carabosseâs LibraryÂ
âIn the spirit of Halloween this week, iFrankenstein may arguably prove to be all the more chilling than Mary Shelleyâs rendition due to its updated scenario and premise. While older crossover readers may have trouble following the text message conversations, the longer back-and-forth exchanges provided by emails continue to keep the readersâ attention with very readable style and voice.â â eBook Review
âJust in time for Halloween hereâs a traditional monster in a totally new format. Frankâs entered the 21st century via your cell phone⌠Beware. A great book for young adults and adult readers interested in breaking out of the traditional bounds of the novelâŚOld legends in creative hands make for fun reading. There is something primevally satisfying about the tale of a member of humankind caught in the godlike act of trying to create a new life form.â â Judith Starkston
âThe technology in this story is amazing and allows the reader a chance to experience it as if they are their along for the ride. Of course Victor didnât know that he would end up with a bot that would gain too much information. Bekka gave us another insight of why social media can either be the fall or rise of each of us. V.V. was cool and even though he hacked into things his personality was spot on to any person who wanted someone to talk to. He had real feelings and saw what everyone was thinking about him with texts and emails, it even had me thinking this was a cross between Eagle Eye and WarGames, add this to your to-read list because you might want to rethink that facebook status.â â Silent Tâs Book Blog
âAÂ good, fun, and quick read. I prefer iDrakula to iFrankenstein in much the same way as I prefer Dracula to Frankenstein, but reading either book would be a great way to get into the Halloween spirit. I also canât wait to see what classic Bekka Black will tackle next.â â CSI Librarian
âOnce again, Bekka Black delivers a compelling and entertaining story told through the use of cell phone texts, emails, and chat messages. I really enjoyed the visual aspect of the book as well as the new take on the Frankenstein story. The story was fresh and always kept me guessing. I couldnât put the book down, and I am definitely hooked on Bekka Black! Canât wait to see what else she comes up with next.â â Read Our Lips
âiFrankenstein takes the 1830â˛s story and launches it into the 21st centuryâŚItâs a wonderful nod to the original storyâŚI definitely recommend this book. I feel it will inspire you to read the original if you havenât already, and will totally change how you feel about technology and our dependance on it.â â Kiss My Lit
âLike iDrakula this too was impossible to put down till the very end. iFrankenstein is the modern techie take of Mary Shellyâs FrankensteinâŚHowever from all the Frankenstein takes I have witnessed thus far, iFranktenstein is one of the most memorable one. I suppose if Frankenstein was a teenager in this time of era I imagine he too would be quite the genius and create a monster such as VV that lived in the internet. iFrankenstein is definitely something worth checking out if you havenât already.â â The Nerd in Heels
âiFrankenstein is uncommonly inventive and shrewdâŚAs a sequel to iDrakula, iFrankenstein proudly ups the artistic stakes (no pun intended) by including snapshots of selected paintings and quotes. Just like with its iMonster predecessor, I had a thrilling time from beginning to finish with this visual roller coaster of dark, albeit scintillating amusement.â â Natalie Gorna, Equus Forever
âIf youâre looking for fun, quick reads, check out Bekka Blackâs iMonster series, Theyâve made me look at the online world in a whole new way.â â Andrew Peterson, bestselling author of Option to Kill
âiFrankenstein spins a refreshingly modern twist on the Frankenstein classicâŚwith a virtual monster capable of controlling the worldâŚwickedly good fun.â â Janice Gable Bashman, author of Wanted Undead or Alive, nominated for a Bram Stoker Award
âCreepy. Mysterious. Haunting. Bekka Black has created a modern masterpiece in this retelling of Mary Shelleyâs classic.â â Jeannie Holmes, author of Blood Secrets
I donât have my own movie yet, but here are some pretty cool Frankenstein trailers:
âFrankensteinâ with Benedict Cumberbatch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P77enDJY7k
How about Kenneth Branagh and Robert de Niroâs âFrankenstein?â
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg17y6iz7Xs
The original âFrankensteinâ from 1931 with Boris Karloff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKyiXjyVsfw
And the funniest versionââAbbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.â
CLICK HERE to read an excerpt of iFrankenstein.