Mindfire — L.D. Houghton

The end of the world begins with a spark...In a post-apocalyptic Earth still reeling from the Sudden War, Nestor Grey, disillusioned former agent of the Far Agency, stumbles upon a child with no name and a terrible power: the ability to wield Mindfire. But with great power comes great danger, and unknown forces are hot on their heels, determined to capture the child and use his abilities for their own sinister purposes.As Nestor and the boy race to uncover the truth behind the child's past, they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, hunted by enemies both seen and unseen. In a world wracked by bio-terror, political oppression, and the increasingly-powerful Aether, the stakes have never been higher.With heart-pumping action, high-stakes intrigue, and a dystopian world that feels all too real, the first book in the Mindfire trilogy is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out on this epic journey through a dark and dangerous future.-----------------------------Praise for L D Houghton:...wonderfully complex characters, rife with wry humour and has some twists that had me on the edge of my seat.Always readable with a fun sense of humour...Superb storytelling with well thought out existential pondering......gloriously over-the-top and at times unbelievable, I loved it