The Feeler (Book 1)
Cozy Sci-Fi Mystery
by Katherine Okia
Meet Coraline “Cora” Brimble, born into a family of Feelers with the extraordinary ability to perceive the emotions of those around them. After the death of Cora’s sister, her remaining family forms loving and supportive bonds. They help her reach her dream of launching her own business.
Her peaceful existence disappears when her brother-in-law believes someone murdered his wife, and he begs Cora for help. Desperately, she tries to maintain a delicate balance of helping her family and finally living her life. Cora must use her unique abilities to track down a dangerous killer with powers that rival her own.
Set centuries in the future, “The Feeler” is a wonderful blend of science fiction and cozy mystery that will keep you guessing.
Immerse yourself in a world of brain-twisting plots, futuristic gadgets, and a heroine determined to protect her loved ones. If you’re ready to experience a thrilling mystery, dive into “The Feeler,” and join Cora on her journey to uncover the truth.
A Wonderful Blend of
Science Fiction
and
Cozy Mystery
To Keep You Guessing!
Popular Tropes
Cozy Mystery
- Amateur Sleuth
- Red Herrings
- Narrow Escape
Science Fiction
- Psychic Powers
- Nanotechnology
- Artificial Intelligence
The Feeler
Character Compendium
Ben Farris
Nora Albright
Eliza Farris
Jessica Spencer
Oliver Robertson
Steven Marsh
Wesley McCarthy
Tristan Quimby
Etta Johanson
Ruby Gibson
Psychic Glossary
Curious about the psychic abilities in my stories? Here’s a quick guide to help you keep track of who’s who—and what they can do.
Askovians
Askovians are people born with psychic abilities, also known as para-sensory skills. A couple of generations ago, something started changing in humans—maybe evolution, maybe something in the water (no one’s quite sure). About ten percent of the population developed special abilities, and that group became known as Askovians.
Askov Family
These are the family members of Askovians. Most don’t have active abilities themselves, but many carry the traits and can pass them on to their kids. Think of them as latent carriers of psychic potential.
Feelers
Feelers can sense and experience other people’s emotions—sometimes deeply, sometimes painfully. (Cora, from The Feeler, is one.) Because of how intense this can be, most Feelers have to learn how to “shield” their minds to avoid getting overwhelmed, especially in crowded or emotional spaces.
Readers
Readers are telepathic—they can hear other people’s thoughts. While that might sound cool, it’s not always easy. Like Feelers, Readers can get overloaded in crowds and need to train themselves to block out the mental noise around them.
Seers
Seers get unexpected flashes of the future—or glimpses into the past. Sounds amazing, right? The only problem is, they have zero control over when these visions happen or what they’ll see. Because of that, a lot of people don’t even believe their ability is real.
COPYRIGHT PAGE
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or if real, are used fictitiously.
Second Paperback edition published 2024.
Text copyright 2023 by Katherine Okia
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, transmitted or stored in any information retrieval system in any form or by any means, graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, taping and recording, without the prior written permission from the publisher. For information, contact the publisher at hello@katherinesbooks.com.
ISBN: 978-1-951722-10-4 Paperback (Edition 2)
ISBN: 978-1-951722-07-4 eBook