When objectivity is shattered, a man of science must learn to survive a magical apocalypse, in the first installment of this mind-bending fantasy series.

A respected savant, Vern has come to the bustling city of Elmhurst for a conference on mechanical arts. But his research presentation will have to wait. It seems he is being followed by a shadowy organization with an urgent and mysterious message. And once it is revealed, the world will never be the same.

Vern has always known the universe to be governed by objective laws. But soon he encounters a terrifying truth: subjective observation, when properly channeled, can alter the very fabric of existence. And this lesson comes not a moment too soon. Because someone is using the secrets of subjectivity to bend reality to their will--and bring civilization to its knees.

In order to survive, Vern must discover how to harness this power himself. But where there are no rules, there are no guides to follow either. The more he learns, the better he gets at navigating the unstable landscape of this new Elmhurst. But can he gain enough knowledge to fight back against an unimaginable menace?