Awareness - Chris Mac - Bog

In the year 2027, the world is divided. Fifteen-year-old Muluc hails from Scarsdale, a leading-edge tech city that despises all things Nature and cares only about the latest nano/bio-tech interfaces. He prefers the idyllic surroundings of what was once called Hillside University, his grandfather's commune, where tech is used as little as possible. He values his connection to the natural world where people are the main priority, and Muluc is surrounded by friends. But then his grandfather dies leaving him with an heirloom ring and the fear that he'll never feel safe again. As Muluc is cut off from his sanctuary, and facing another year of beatings, his father insists he focus on finding his place in society and forget the silliness of his luddite grandfather. But Muluc can't let go of the hope of escape. He begins to wear his grandfather's ring in secret and experiences visions, a message being whispered to him through generations. The elusive message taunts him with the possibility of a life different than the one he has. Now Muluc must make a choice: either finally accept his life in the city, or do the scariest thing he can think of and take a leap of faith. But will such a choice put everything and everyone he loves at risk?