Between Layers

by Stephen Wall

Milo Finch’s life was ordinary—until a flicker of reality changed everything. Suddenly, he can hear the thoughts of walls, streets, and even the city itself. When mysterious enforcers known as the Nulls begin erasing instability from the world, Milo is thrust into a hidden war between order and chaos. Guided by Ash, Rowan, and Lena, he must learn to navigate layers of reality, listen without losing himself, and decide whether to follow the Nulls’ promise of safety—or embrace the messy, alive world around him.

Funny, thrilling, and tense, Between Layers is a story about discovering your voice, the power of connection, and what it means to matter in a world that’s constantly trying to rewrite itself.

41 pages, Paperback

Published January 4, 2026

About the author

Stephen Wall worked in the British Diplomatic Service. He was Private Secretary to five Foreign Secretaries and to Prime Minister John Major, Britain’s Ambassador to the European Union and Tony Blair’s adviser on European issues. His book A Stranger in Europe was published in 2008.