The Calibrationist

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Pub Date Mar 01 2024 | Archive Date Jan 25 2024

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When one bad night can take out the city...

In an alternate near-future Chicago, psychics roam the streets under a regime of oppression, lost within the glare of new technology. They all fear the same fate: the Calibrationist, the agent charged with taking them in when outpourings send their powers into overdrive. Wayne Grayson never wanted the job, but with government incentives being the only thing keeping his comatose fiancée alive, he doesn’t have a choice.

When outpouring victims in Chicago suddenly skyrocket, Wayne must team up with psychic-wary Veronica Jones—a black Chicago police sergeant, familiar with the hypocrisies of the system—to discover the cause before the city lies in ruin. The deeper they delve into the investigation, though, the more they begin to suspect that someone is setting off psychics intentionally...but Wayne mustn’t let the details of the case reach the public, as each fear-mongering new story only tightens the shackles of hatred closing in on his community.

Meanwhile, in a post-catastrophe Japan, psychic Sonya Izono finds herself pregnant in a country where mandatory sterilization is in force. Torn between bitterness at the child and a fierce desire to save them, Sonya must find a way out of the country before her secret becomes impossible to hide.

As Wayne and Sonya’s paths collide, they must work together to unravel a devious plot intent on setting the world against itself, psychics and non-psychics alike.

Mind-bending and grounded in the heart, The Calibrationist uses speculative intrigue to examine the state of the modern world, perfect for fans of Blake Crouch and Andy Weir.

When one bad night can take out the city...

In an alternate near-future Chicago, psychics roam the streets under a regime of oppression, lost within the glare of new technology. They all fear the same...


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A riveting sci-fi thriller set in an alternate near-future Chicago, where psychics navigate a world overshadowed by oppression and advanced technology. Wayne Grayson reluctantly assumes the role of the Calibrationist, tasked with bringing in psychics when their powers go haywire. The story takes an unexpected turn when Wayne teams up with the psychic-skeptical police sergeant, Veronica Jones, to investigate a surge in psychic incidents threatening the city. The story brilliantly weaves together two parallel storylines, introducing Sonya Izono in post-catastrophe Japan, facing the challenges of mandatory sterilization. As the paths of Wayne and Sonya intersect, a gripping plot unfolds, revealing a devious scheme aimed at pitting the world against itself. What captivated me most about The Calibrationist is its mind-bending speculative elements. The book's ability to balance thrilling intrigue with grounded reflections on the modern world makes it a great read for fans of speculative fiction.

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Hold onto your psychic powers, book lovers! The Calibrationist is not your run-of-the-mill thriller; it's a mind-bender that'll leave you questioning reality and craving justice. Wayne Grayson, the unwilling hero, dives into a world where psychics are oppressed, and the Calibrationist is the one to keep them in check. But when he teams up with the badass psychic-skeptic, Veronica Jones, you know things are about to get wild. Picture this: post-catastrophe Japan, mandatory sterilization, and a psychic named Sonya Izono facing a tough choice. It's like a sci-fi rollercoaster that'll make you gasp, cheer, and maybe shed a tear or two. Why read it? Because The Calibrationist is not just about psychics and plot twists; it's a reflection on the messed-up state of the world, wrapped in a gripping thriller. So, grab your popcorn, prepare for a wild ride, and let the mind-bending begin!

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