Cal Adler, a brilliant Stanford engineering grad with a hard-boiled Dashiell Hammett-like presence that exudes adventure, dames, whiskey, and danger, serves as the protagonist in Sanity (The Intelligence Trilogy Book 1). This gripping novel of ideas unfolds through non-chronological chapters, spanning the past, present, and future.
Recruited into the secretive Church of ReHumanism (ReHume) during high school, Cal's journey takes unexpected turns as he navigates academia, politics, and covert operations. The novel masterfully blends political intrigue with the author's firsthand knowledge of Washington, DC's corrupt machinations. The plot is enriched with humor, especially evident in the quirky recruitment attempts by attractive female ReHume operatives. The author skillfully portrays sex and violence in a manner that’s not exploitative—the mark of a true writer.
ReHume’s manifesto, evoking the spirit of Philip K. Dick, injects a thought-provoking layer into the narrative. Lamenting the degradation of modern life, the manifesto delineates ReHume's mission to 'ReHumanize' a segment of humanity capable of restoring humanity's innate spirit of adventurous inquiry and physically courageous exploration.
Each chapter is marked with specific dates, presenting a seemingly random yet artfully coherent brainteaser. The interlocking timelines include pivotal incidents in which Cal confronts terrorists, showcasing his mental alertness and physical prowess. As Cal progresses through different life stages, layers of the plot unfold, revealing connections to ReHume and deep state operations, culminating in a compelling missing-person case. Cal's strategic decision to collaborate with ReHume on a new mission while forswearing formal membership is an intriguing cliffhanger resolution.
Sanity conveys echoes of speculative fiction with a core of noirish realism. There are no sci-fi gadgets or gimmicks, just the world as it is. Neovictorian weaves these elements into an engaging narrative that lingers in the mind, leaving readers eager for the next trilogy installment.
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The only drawback is I can't keep track of which was written first, so I kept picking up book two.
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