Isolate

Isolate is the opening volume of L. E. Modesitt Jr.'s Grand Illusion series, a science fiction narrative centered on individuals who possess psychic abilities. The story explores how these powers intersect with complex political systems, suggesting a world where mental capability is a significant factor in social hierarchy and governance. As the first entry in the series, it establishes the core conflict between those with such gifts and the structures that seek to control or exploit them.

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