Refraction: A Mind-Bending Thriller
Refraction: A Mind-Bending Thriller
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Distance is Now a Thing of the Past.
This was Dr. Robert Chase’s achievement when he created decoherence: twelve military test subjects trained to span the globe with their minds and kill with a thought. This was Project Clearwater’s secret legacy at the end of the Cold War.
Today, only one descendant remains. One with a genetic connection to Clearwater’s past. One who holds the key to its future.
Meet Caitlyn Grey. She exposed the government’s misdeeds and caught a renegade killer. She can blink, separating her mind from her body. She should be a hero. Instead, she’s on the run, on the far side of the world.
Because what hunts her is an agency like no other. From the devices in our pockets to the media that shapes our perception, the Foundation has access to everything… and answers to no one.
Except Agent Michaels, an eccentric investigator who once walked its shadowy halls. He has the inside knowledge. Caitlyn has a skill worth billions. Alone, they won’t stand a chance. But together, they might have a shot at stopping an unthinkable new weapon, one that will shatter the very fabric of our world.
Both an unrelenting thriller and a tale of techno-horror, Refraction is a mend-bending descent into weaponized consciousness itself.
“Refraction" by author Andrew Van Wey is the 2nd book in the 'The Clearwater Conspiracy' series. I highly recommend that you read "Blind Site" Book 1 of thUe series. Not only is Book 1 excellent, but it is a primer for what you will encounter in "Refraction." If you were ever a fan of the TV show, The X-Files, or the movie Scanners, you definitely have the imagination to enjoy the extreme science in these books. In Book 1, we meet Catlin, a blind young woman who has psychic abilities far beyond the scope of accepted science. I won't give away the story, but let me say there are individuals who have taken remote viewing to a whole new level. "Refraction" continues the exploration of the science(-fiction?) of the ability and how it is used by agencies not listed on the internet. By the way, Book 3 is coming out in the near future.There are Audible books narrated by Tom Jordan available.
I liked the first book better, but this was still a great story. I like this author, he reminds me of early S King.
As the Cold War drew to a close, only Project Clearwater, with its secret legacy, remained. Here, Doctor Robert Chase created decoherence, allowing any of the twelve military test subjects to travel the world with their minds and kill with a single thought.But now only one remains, one connected to Clearwater, one holding the key to the future.She’s the one who stopped the God’s Breath Killer, who exposed governmental transgressions. For her, a blink separates mind from body. Clearwater has morphed into the Foundation’s continuing research project Day’s Bane, hidden away on an oil rig in Alaska . . . and they want Caitlyn. They need to understand the difference between her mind and the minds of the other test subjects. Why is Caitlyn different?And so the young woman runs. Joined by the Foundation’s one-time agent Michaels, the two set sail from Mauritius. When they reach Kenya, the hunters are waiting and they barely escape capture. But now they know the Foundation is searching for Caitlyn.The two race to stop the technological horror that promises to shatter the very fabric of the world. With her unique skill set and his insider knowledge, they just might have a chance . . . if they can elude the relentless hunters that will stop at nothing to capture them.Together, will Caitlyn and Michaels be able to stop the development of this heinous new weapon? Or will the all-powerful Foundation manage to bring about the dawn of mental warfare? Will they unleash war waged in shadows?Or will it be something worse?=========Second in the author’s Clearwater Conspiracy series, “Refraction” picks up where “Blind Site” ended with more than enough backstory for those new to the series. [But readers should definitely consider reading the first book.]As the imaginative, intriguing plot twists and turns, the ever-present undercurrent of tension keeps the suspense building. Readers will find themselves pulled into the story from the beginning; the machinations of those in power send the story in surprising directions. The revelations surrounding the development and use of decoherence are spellbinding; readers are sure to find the evolving story compelling.The characters are well-defined [but not always likable]; readers will find themselves rooting for Michaels and Caitlyn to succeed. There’s a strong sense of place throughout the story that ties the science fiction thriller to familiar places and strengthens the credibility of the tale being told.Despite a few gritty scenes within the telling of the tale, readers will find this book absorbing, daunting, and unputdownable.Highly recommended.
Truly enjoyed both Blind Site and Refraction. Characters are well developed and a fantastic storyline. I am so looking forward to the Last Shadow!
I just loved second book in the series! So many twists and turns, so many unknowns & then once you think you got it figured out - bam - you don't! Be prepared for some sleepless nights, once you delve into this world.