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Victor Eastmore, a young man in Semiautonomous California (SeCa) in 1991, carries the burden of a mysterious condition called 'Mirror Resonance Syndrome' (MRS) and the unsolved death of his grandfather, Jefferson Eastmore, a prominent scientist. Victor suspects foul play surrounding his grandfather's death, believing it was an assassination rather than a natural cause. He delves into his grandfather's research and uncovers a conspiracy involving the powerful SeCa Health Board, a secretive organization, and a drug called Aura. Victor is pursued by those who want to silence him and is aided by his friend Elena, a woman battling addiction and harboring secrets. The story unfolds across multiple locations, including SeCa, the Republic of Texas, and a dystopian future where advanced technology and political intrigue collide. Victor's quest for answers leads him to a hidden treatment alternative for his condition, a mysterious data egg, and a hidden agenda involving a powerful figure known as the Diamond King. He faces betrayal, violence, and the consequences of his actions, battling inner demons and the manipulative forces around him, as he seeks truth, redemption, and a cure for his MRS. Comparable works include The Lathe of Heaven, Neuromancer, Annihilation, The Girl with All the Gifts, Dark Matter, A Fractured Infinity