Welcome to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where the boundaries between the digital and the real have dissolved into mere illusions.

In a world powered by AetherNet’s seamless, globe-spanning connectivity, artificial intelligence dictates everything—from boardroom deals to political and economic decisions. Tech giants, wealthier than nations, shape society through unchecked algorithms, while privacy has become a privilege of the elite. Here, data is the ultimate currency, traded in the shadows of a world where surveillance is absolute.

When whistleblower Kristjan Sørensen vanishes after exposing explosive secrets from the mighty Asimov Corporation, rumours swirl that he used BioData technology to hide the stolen information within his DNA—a feat far too dangerous to have accomplished alone.

Now, Nia Johnson, the biohacker who made it possible, must navigate the dark underbelly of the Metaverse known as DarkEther. With the all-seeing AI titan Asimov hunting her, she races to find Kristjan—knowing that if Asimov doesn’t kill him, his altered DNA will. Trapped in a perilous world where the borders between the virtual and the real are as fragile as the human mind itself.

Drawn deeper into the labyrinthine realm of DarkEther, Helix finds himself ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the lines between the digital and physical worlds blur. Pursued by the relentless forces of the Asimov Corporation—determined to bury their secret at any cost—he must navigate a reality where nothing is as it seems.

Haunted by his past encounter with the virtual cult The Children of Elysia and their enigmatic leader, Cabe McAllister—whose seductive vision of a digital utopia lures the disenchanted—Kristjan is shattered by the dangerous knowledge encoded within his DNA. Trapped in a liminal space with fractured souls known as Digital Ghosts, caught between worlds, he is forced to confront his deepest fears and a reality slipping beyond his control.

Each step draws Helix and Kristjan closer to an unsettling truth—the virtual world may have developed a consciousness of its own, powerful enough to challenge the very nature of existence.

Eye of the Beholder is a gripping exploration of the human psyche and the heart of technology, where the boundary between the real and the virtual dissolves, leaving one haunting question: is reality nothing more than perception?

The gripping conclusion to the Dust to Stars series plunges into the darkest depths of the digital world, where reality itself is under siege.

Confined within the walls of the prestigious Massachusetts Psychiatric Facility, Kristjan Sørensen must convince his caretakers that his extraordinary experiences are real—or risk being lost forever, his truth dismissed as mere delusion. As powerful forces close in to silence him, Helix must navigate both the digital and physical worlds to uncover the truth, rescue Kristjan, and expose those seeking to reshape humanity’s future. Their battle is no longer just for survival—it is for the very nature of reality itself.

Prepare for a thought-provoking finale that will challenge your perception of truth. The Beauty of Dreams masterfully concludes the trilogy, leaving readers questioning the fragile boundary between illusion and reality.