{"product_id":"beneath-the-calm-a-dystopian-novel-of-suppressed-empathy-and-awakening-humanity-9798261826859","title":"Beneath the Calm: A Dystopian Novel of Suppressed Empathy and Awakening Humanity","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): James Callahan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Dystopian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Neo-Veridia, peace is perfected-and feeling is forbidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJax is a Mediator, trained to resolve conflict with flawless logic in a city engineered for absolute calm. Emotions are regulated. Memories are curated. Humanity has been optimized for efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Jax feels what others no longer can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe experiences fear that isn't his, grief that isn't his, and moments of joy so rare they border on dangerous. Labeled a flaw in a flawless system, Jax must hide his empathy-or risk being erased through \"re-optimization.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he uncovers the truth behind Neo-Veridia's artificial harmony, Jax discovers a hidden network of others like him-people who still feel, remember, and connect. Together, they face a devastating question: is comfort worth the cost of losing what makes us human?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeneath the Calm\u003c\/b\u003e is a gripping dystopian science fiction novel about control, identity, and the quiet power of empathy. Perfect for readers who love emotionally charged, thought-provoking stories with high stakes and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor fans of Divergent, The Giver, and The Hunger Games.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46860959809687,"sku":"9798261826859","price":1338.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798261826859.webp?v=1769960098","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/beneath-the-calm-a-dystopian-novel-of-suppressed-empathy-and-awakening-humanity-9798261826859","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}