Too Like the Lightning

In a dystopian 25th century, Mycroft Canner, a convict navigating the world as a helper, encounters Carlyle Foster, a sensayer addressing the spiritual needs of a society that has banned public religion. This complex world thrives on technological abundance and intricate social labels, wherein distinct gender roles are taboo and affiliation with like-minded clans is prevalent. Together, they discover Bridger, a boy with the extraordinary ability to manifest his desires, potentially threatening the stability of their meticulously managed society.