Science Fiction
Date Published: December 3, 2024
2025 Book Excellence Awards Finalist in Science Fiction
“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 truths 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 band of suburbanites as they look for meaning amidst the
chaos of the digital age. Anticipation Day beckons, but not everything is as
is seems in this electrifying tale of urban futurism.
About the Author
Jeff Michelson is a Certified Public Accountant by trade, a deli owner on
the weekends and a first time author. Jeff lives in the NJ suburbs with his
family, including their dog Maggie and lots of koi fish!
As a first time author, Jeff really enjoyed the creative process of writing
this book and hopes others enjoy reading the story as much as he enjoyed
writing it!
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