Mindstar Rising

In a post-Collapse Earth, where humanity has weathered environmental and social upheaval, telepathic ex-soldier Greg Mandel lives a quiet, disillusioned life, his psychic abilities a relic of a forgotten war. His peace is shattered when he's called upon by Julia Evans, the enigmatic and powerful CEO of the Event Horizon Corporation. Her vast industrial empire, which pioneers groundbreaking technologies including the controversial 'Death's Embrace' — a system allowing personalities to be stored digitally after physical death — is under threat from systematic sabotage. Mandel, with his unique 'mindstar' telepathy, is the only one capable of uncovering the truth behind the insidious attacks. As he delves into a world of corporate espionage, advanced AI, and bio-engineered threats, he uncovers a conspiracy that stretches far beyond mere industrial sabotage, challenging the very fabric of human consciousness and the future of a precarious civilization. Hamilton's debut is a thrilling blend of hard-boiled detective noir and cutting-edge science fiction.