The Call of Abaddon by Colin Searle

A relentless sci-fi thriller with touches of dystopian fiction, space opera, and even Lovecraftian horror, The Call of Abaddon by Colin Searle is an electric mash-up of genres. Eight years after escaping from a top-secret research institute, Jason finds himself scavenging in the depths below New Toronto, while his prodigious psychic abilities continue to grow. Hunted by a supreme alien intelligence and desperate governmental forces who need his untapped powers, Jason must learn to shield his mind from their control and unleash his full potential before an inconceivable cataclysm finishes humanity once and for all. With intricate world-building on the level of epic fantasy, rarely is science fiction this original and surprising. Though the novel is long and demands reader investment, the story is both fast-paced and immersive, combining contemporary themes, dazzling future tech, and a looming evil perched on the brink of every page, resulting in a riveting start to a standout new series.