Chronic Anachronism

One day it was 2022. Then Bear and his friends blinked, and the world had skipped ahead without them. Now it's decades later, magic is real, technology is ridiculous, and the city they knew has become the Gridlands, a neon-choked sprawl of corpo power, street deals, drones, and just enough chaos to keep life interesting. The people who disappeared and came back are called the Re-Emerged. It's not meant kindly. Bear and his crew have done their best to adapt. They run dangerous jobs, talk too much, trust each other too deeply, and somehow keep surviving a future that never asked if they wanted back in.

Between Oliver's drones, Stevo's phantom AI, Kuzak's fists and tall tales, and a crew full of old friends with just enough skill to be dangerous, they've managed to build something that almost feels like a life. Almost. Because Bear is still wearing his wedding ring. Still holding onto the hope that somewhere in this broken, upgraded world, the life he lost might still be waiting for him. When a high-paying job drops into their lap, it looks like a score that could finally give him the resources to find what he lost. That usually means it's a trap.

Gridland Ghosts is a magic-infused cyberpunk adventure packed with found family, brutal stakes, and ride-or-die loyalty that survives even the end of the world. Gen X soundtrack included. Perfect for listeners who love the brotherhood and humor of Kings of the Wyld, the street-level magic of The Dresden Files, and the sharp wit of The Iron Druid Chronicles. Book One of the Chronic Anachronism Series.