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Synopsis
"Blade Runner meets X-Men in this follow-up to Mind Storm where humanity faces extinction and it's up to a group of rogue psions to save society Fans of Charles Stross and Hannu Rajaniemi will lose themselves in this adventure as Threnody Corwin and her team of rogue Strykers contend with the aftermath of the events in Mind Storm and the unlocking of a new kind of psion power. They're on the run with Lucas Serca, who is closer than ever to destroying the World Court and his father's grip on the planet. Targeting the hidden cache of the planet's food supply meant to transform Mars into a paradise for the chosen few, Lucas triggers an escalating fight with the ruling government as worldwide chaos ensues. It's up to Threnody to save society before it destroys itself, but the cost is high and in the end, there is no such thing as compromise. There is only survival"-- "Fans of Charles Stross and Hannu Rajaniemi will lose themselves in this adventure as Threnody Corwin and her team of rogue Strykers contend with the aftermath of the events in Mind Storm and the unlocking of a new kind of psion power. They're on the run with Lucas Serca, who is closer than ever to destroying the World Court and his father's grip on the planet. Targeting the hidden cache of the planet's food supply meant to transform Mars into a paradise for the chosen few, Lucas triggers an escalating fight with the ruling government as worldwide chaos ensues. It's up to Threnody to save society before it destroys itself, but the cost is high and in the end, there is no such thing as compromise. There is only survival"--
Terminal Point: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains strong violence and themes of societal collapse, resource wars, and extinction. The stakes are apocalyptic as rogue psions fight a corrupt government controlling humanity's survival, with significant casualties and moral complexity.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include genocide, mass death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the high-stakes rebellion of psionically-powered outcasts racing to prevent humanity's extinction while battling a ruthless ruling class.