Anticipation Day
About this ebook
“…a fantastic, deeply immersive read. Very highly recommended.” —Readers’ Favorite
"A musing science fiction novel about the future of AI, Anticipation Day follows a group of friends as they try to improve their lives through government-sanctioned fantasies." —Foreword Clarion Reviews
“A boundary-pushing plunge into a vividly imagined future, Anticipation Day poses powerful questions about identity, the human experience, and our digital destiny as a species, resulting in a provocative mixture of Black Mirror and The Surge.” —The Independent Review of Books
In the summer of 2026, amidst the sights and sounds of one of the oldest pubs in London, Dr. Joshua Lee receives a call that will alter his life for the foreseeable future—he’s asked to work on a clandestine project that will transform every American’s way of life.
Six years later, amidst the steel and glass canyons of the Denver suburbs, a group of friends assemble for dinner the night before their first escape into Anticipation Day, an immersive simulated experience that is promised to be an annual respite from the daily grind.
Amongst this group of friends are Alexandra, Eric, Patrick, Mike, and MaryAnne, each at inflection points in their lives and each with their own life scars and unrealized dreams. As they prepare to plug into the simulation, they are forced to confront their own fears and desires, all while interfacing with their chosen simulated experience, blurring the lines between reality and the artificial dreamscape.
These experiences force the group to confront their deepest fears, chase exclusive happiness, and unlock truth buried within their souls. As they delve deeper into the algorithmic labyrinth, more truths about their existence are fully revealed.
However, the question begs: Will their journey lead to salvation, or will it unravel the very fabric of their existence?
Join this eclectic bond of suburbanites as they look for meaning amidst the chaos of the digital age. Anticipation Day beckons, but not everything is as it seems in this electrifying tale of urban futurism.
About the author
Jeff Michelson is a professional accountant during the weekdays, a chauffeur for his three kids on the weekends and a first-time author in his spare time. He is also a professional dog walker for his dog Maggie. Anticipation Day is his first foray into writing and he thoroughly enjoyed the process. He hopes that everyone that reads this book enjoys it as much as he enjoyed writing it.
