Out of the Black by Lee Doty

In this urban fantasy narrative, a diverse group of individuals—including detectives, hospital workers, and enhanced "Savants"—become entangled in a high-stakes battle against a supernatural threat known as The Outsider. The story follows a man's superhuman fall from a skyscraper and his eventual sacrifice, which transfers a mystical power to a nurse named Anne. Central to the plot is the concept of the Loom, an underlying energetic force that binds the characters and grants them unique abilities to manipulate reality and combat demonic "Harms." As the characters converge on a fortified hospital, they must navigate complex family legacies involving long-lived figures like Ivo Lutine and Issak Kaspari. Ultimately, the protagonists rely on technological hacking and ancient magic to prevent a cosmic breach from the Underworld. Amidst the violent clashes and high-speed pursuits, the narrative explores themes of found family and the enduring light of human connection against encroaching darkness.