The story's near-future setting and familiar-sounding political special interests is part of a draw that deftly injects a strange sense of familiarity into a sci-fi story about a future world and a hacker's dilemma.

The result is a vivid read packed with computer science, human special interests, intrigue, a winding cat-and-mouse game, and the scenario of a dark underworld to the Internet which reaches out to immerse not only its characters, but its readers. - Midwest Book Review

Dark Web Rising is a great young adult novel which shows a character using intelligence and wit to accomplish his goals rather than brute force. This skill is something which seems to be rare within young adult novels. This is a book to appeal to anyone who has an interest in the science fiction genre of any age, not just those within the young adult parameters. This is a highly polished, well-written and intriguing book, one certainly to be enjoyed as a summer vacation companion read or at anytime of the year. - Pacific Book Review

This is an action-packed book that does not skimp on adventure. Even in the heat of pursuit, the protagonist earns an emotional investment, coming across as a relatable young individual thrust into extreme circumstances and searching for a feasible way out. Breston feels real, whether he is brooding, swooning, programming, or acting on “true belief, not conditioned response.”

Prose flows crisply and cleanly. Scenes, especially when involving the heightened tension of surveillance and tracking, crackle with excitement, as if straight out of a television show. Dark Web Rising achieves the rare feat of writing hacking scenes in a compelling, captivating way that feels realistic and high-stakes without getting bogged down too much in the technical aspects. - Clarion Reviews

Eugene T. Schurter mixes a wealth of genres in Dark Web Rising, a thriller rooted in espionage, technology and interplanetary travel.

Schurter’s writing bears the simultaneous imprint of Tom Clancy and William Gibson in this story of a hacker who stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy and, as a result, must flee across the United States. It’s an ambitious combination of voices and narrative ingredients, one that borrows from spy stories and cyberpunk fiction for its foray into young adult fiction.

His dystopian vision of the overreaches of government echo deeply in the era of Edward Snowden, and Orwellian warnings undergird its action/adventure elements. Those with an interest in tech-based thrillers, traditional espionage stories and science fiction will find plenty of promising material here. - Blue Ink Review

Dark Web Rising is a captivating and fascinating sci-fi thriller with a futuristic feel.

The plot is fast paced and there is a lot of action, intrigue, and thrills as the story progresses. Things change when Stewart hacks into the CID and from there the plot takes readers into a world of espionage, hacking, and science fiction that will keep them glued to the pages. The story has a sense of urgency and characters are busy with the hacks and trying to avoid agents chasing them. All the characters are well sketched and come across as real and tangible. It is a definitely a book for all those who love computers and coding. - Readers Favorite