Sixteen-year-old Leo Maxwell, a reckless but otherwise unremarkable student in Edinburgh, gains the power to see through solid matter after a freak accident involving a rogue electrical surge. Suddenly, the secrets of the city – hidden fortunes, clandestine affairs, and even buried crimes – are laid bare before him. Initially intoxicated by his newfound ability, Leo sees a path to easy riches and social elevation, quickly shedding his inhibitions. He dives headfirst into a world of underground gambling, art forgery, and blackmail, becoming a whispered-about figure known only as 'The Clairvoyant.' But as he climbs the ladder of illicit success, he attracts unwanted attention from both the criminal underworld and a shadowy government agency, forcing him to confront the consequences of his choices and question the true cost of his gilded existence.

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