The Palimpsest Protocol by Jessica Saunders (.ePUB)
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The Palimpsest Protocol: A Whispering Codex Chronicle (The Veridian Codex Book 1) by Jessica Saunders
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Overview: In the city of Veridia, words aren’t just communication—they’re reality. Inscribed by the Ink Guild, they power technology, inspire devotion, and can even inflict excruciating pain. But beneath this meticulously crafted world, whispers of rebellion stir, fueled by forbidden texts and the seductive power of unsanctioned words.
When a renowned calligrapher of illicit poetry is found flayed, his skin a grotesque palimpsest etched with a chilling prophecy, scribe-detective Jessica Saunders is thrust into a simmering conflict. Partnered with the enigmatic Archivist Joseph David, a man haunted by Veridia’s lost literary heritage, Jessica must unravel the cryptic verses and expose the truth behind the Ink Guild’s iron grip.
Their investigation leads them into a clandestine world of outlawed words and hidden libraries, where they encounter Gabriela Holmes, a charismatic revolutionary who believes the legendary Whispering Codex holds the key to freedom. But Gabriela’s fervor masks a dangerous agenda, and Jessica must decide where her loyalties lie.
As they delve deeper, Jessica and Joseph uncover a network of coded messages woven into the city’s architecture, leading them to a forgotten crypt beneath the Grand Scriptorium. Within its depths, they discover fragments of the Codex, radiating an unsettling power. The Guild isn’t just censoring forbidden knowledge; they are actively suppressing its magic, a magic they believe could unravel Veridia itself.
With each new discovery, the stakes escalate. Silas Vance, a high-ranking Guild member and grieving father of a second flayed victim, becomes increasingly suspicious, his grief twisting into a chilling determination to protect the Guild’s secrets at any cost. Jessica, meanwhile, is haunted by vivid dreams and cryptic symbols, echoing a hidden legacy she never knew. A single, aged page hidden in her grandmother’s desk reveals a startling truth: Jessica isn’t just investigating a series of murders; she is unraveling the secrets of her own identity, a revelation that could cost her everything.
Genre: Fiction > Sci-Fi/Fantasy
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