Head On (Narrated by Amber Benson)

In "Head On," John Scalzi delivers a gripping stand-alone sequel to his best-selling "Lock In," blending the excitement of a gritty cop procedural with an imaginative near-future setting. In a world where players, housed in robotic bodies known as "threeps," engage in the violent sport of Hilketa, the line between sport and crime blurs when a star athlete suddenly dies on the field. FBI agents Chris Shane and Leslie Vann are tasked with investigating whether the incident was an accident or a calculated murder, delving into the murky underbelly of this brutal game where stakes are high and anything can happen.