Welcome to the Vinestead Universe
Eight thrilling novels. One cyberpunk universe. Zero sequels.
What is the Vinestead Anthology?
The Vinestead Anthology is a series of cyberpunk science fiction novels by Daniel Verastiqui, all set in the same high-tech, high-octane alternate reality where the technological revolution started earlier and grew faster. Virtual reality in 1998. Synthetic humans in 2015. Augmented reality. Artificial intelligence. A new kind of war.
Each novel stands alone, yet threads of history, technology, and characters cross between them, revealing the rise and fall of mega-corporations, the emergence of true AI, the people caught in a global war.
Whether it's the development of synthetic humans, the fight for control of virtual reality, or humanity's endless cycle of innovation and ruin–this is the future as you've never seen it before.
Start anywhere. Follow the threads. Welcome to the Vinestead Universe.
The Stories
Choose your entry point into the Vinestead Universe.
| Book | For Fans Of | The Gist |
|---|---|---|
| Xronixle | Virtual Reality, Lost Love | A hacker uploads his girlfriend into the Net. What could go wrong? |
| Veneer | Augmented Reality, Dystopia | Reality is whatever you can afford to believe. |
| Perion Synthetics | Synthetic Humans, Corporate Espionage | Saving humanity by making humanity obsolete. |
| Por Vida | Transhumanism, War | What would you give up to save the one you love? |
| Hybrid Mechanics | Simulation Theory, Amnesia | Waking up in the real world was just the beginning. |
| Brigham Plaza | Cybercrime, Hackers | A dead hacker. A digital trail. A deadly secret. |
| Vise Manor | Murder Mystery, AI | In a house full of synthetics, who’s really human? |
| House of Nepenthe | Origin Stories, Virtual Memory | Before the revolution, there was a dreamer... and a bullet. |
How the Timeline Fits Together
If you prefer reading by chronological events rather than publication order, follow the Vinestead Universe timeline:
- 1997 – House of Nepenthe
- 1998 – Xronixle
- 2004 – Guardian Angels
- 2015 – Perion Synthetics
- 2019 – Brigham Plaza
- 2021 – Vise Manor
- 2035 – Por Vida
- 2080 – Hybrid Mechanics
- 2149 – Veneer
Not Sure Where to Start?
Don't sweat it—you can dive into the Vinestead Universe from any book!
Each story stands on its own, but if you're looking for the perfect entry point, start by choosing the tech that fascinates you most:
- Love Virtual Reality? Xronixle might be your portal.
- Curious about Augmented Reality? Veneer will twist your view of the world.
- Obsessed with Artificial Intelligence and Synthetic Humans? Perion Synthetics is calling your name.
- Fascinated by hacker culture and buried secrets? Brigham Plaza will pull you in.
If you're still not sure, why not start with the latest and greatest: Vise Manor? It's a perfect gateway into the Vinestead Universe and hints at the larger saga waiting beyond.
No matter where you start, one thing’s certain: once you enter the Vinestead Universe, you won’t want to leave.
The Vinestead Universe is only getting bigger and bloodier.
New technologies. New revolutions. New betrayals. Stay tuned.
Up Next: House of Nepenthe