The Bone Season

The Bone Season is the first volume in a planned seven-part series. It is a dark-fantasy tale set in a dystopian UK in the near future, but in an alternate reality. The book introduces the protagonist of the series, Paige Mahoney, who is nineteen years old and works in an Oxygen Bar. Alcohol and caffeine have been banned in this world and flavored oxygen has now taken their place. Paige seems to be leading a normal, even a dull life. However, Paige has another job, a clandestine one that uses her psychic gifts. She is being used by the Scion London, a criminal network that is extremely powerful. Paige is a mind-reader; she can float through the minds of other people and read their thoughts. The Scion uses her clairvoyant powers for their criminal activities. Paige enjoys her work as it adds adventure and challenge to her otherwise dull life. For, when she leaves her body, she stops breathing and she likes this thrill of living on the edge. However, one rainy day, Paige's life changes forever.