by Gilly Segal
First published 2027
Tony Stark asks Carol Danvers to watch over Mara Melamed, a computer science graduate student at Empire State University. Carol reluctantly agrees but finds herself drawn to the brilliant young woman who struggles to find her place. Their connection deepens when a controversial operating system appears on every electronic device worldwide, threatening global stability. The situation turns personal when someone frames one of Carol's friends for murder and destroys a family legacy. Mara sits at the center of these seemingly unconnected events. As Captain Marvel investigates, she discovers an old enemy orchestrating the chaos from the shadows. The villain's scheme pushes Carol to question everything about her identity and where she belongs. With her allies supporting her, Carol must stop the impending catastrophe while finding her own place in the world. The battle becomes as much about Carol's internal struggle as it is about saving humanity from destruction.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, contemporary, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Empire State University
Period: contemporary
272 pages · Paperback · Titan Books
Content warnings: violence