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Mind F**k

Book 1 in the series:The Administration

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'Mind Fk' in the series 'The Administration' by Manna Francis follows the investigation led by Val Toreth, a skilled interrogator, into a company where mysterious deaths have occurred while using their simulation devices. The plot is twisty and intriguing, with well-placed clues and a futuristic dystopian setting that is casually revealed through conversations. The story delves into the relationship between Toreth and Dr. Keir Warrick, a senior director at the company, exploring themes of control, manipulation, and dark secrets.

Characters:

Characters are deeply complex, showcasing a mix of sociopathic tendencies and emotional vulnerability, enriching the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The author's style is engaging and intricately woven, emphasizing strong world-building while maintaining clarity in storytelling.

Plot/Storyline:

The story unfolds in a dystopian future, mixing murder mystery with character-driven drama, showcasing complex relationships and ethical dilemmas.

Setting:

Set in a bleak, dystopian New London, the backdrop enhances the oppressive atmosphere reflective of totalitarian regimes.

Pacing:

Pacing varies, with a slow beginning that accelerates into gripping plot developments and intense emotional exchanges.

Notes:

The book is set in a dystopian future where torture is part of the investigative process.
Val Toreth, the main character, is a manipulative torturer working for the Investigation and Interrogation Division.
Keir Warrick, another main character, is a corporate director developing a virtual reality system.
The relationship between Toreth and Warrick is intense and evolves throughout the series.
The author, Manna Francis, explores complex themes of morality through the characters.
Toreth represents an amoral figure while Warrick brings emotional depth and boundaries.
The narrative blends elements of mystery, romance, and psychological thriller.
The writing is noted for its deep character development and well-paced storytelling.
The series includes many interludes that add depth to the main storyline.
Most of the series is available for free on the author's website.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers/content warnings include themes of torture, emotional and psychological abuse, non-consensual acts in a controlled environment, and violence.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance predominantly presented through the emotional complexities between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

There are no bad guys or good guys. There are only better guys and worse guys. One of the worse guys is Val Toreth. In a world in which torture is a legitimate part of the investigative process, he works for the Investigation and Interrogation Division, where his colleagues can be more dangerous than the criminals he investigates.

One of the better guys is Keir Warrick. His small corporation, SimTech, is developing a "sim" system that places users in a fully immersive virtual reality. A minnow in a murky and dangerous pond, he is only beginning to discover how many compromises may be required for success.

Their home is the dark future dystopia of New London. A totalitarian bureaucracy controls the European Administration, sharing political power with the corporations. The government uses violence and the many divisions of the feared Department of Internal Security to maintain control and crush resistance.

The corporations fight among themselves, using lethal force under the euphemism of "corporate sabotage," uniting only to resist attempts by the Administration to extend its influence over them. Toreth and Warrick are more natural enemies than allies. But mutual attraction and the fight for survival can create unlikely bonds.

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