Cradle

by Arthur C. Clarke

First published 1988

When a missile vanishes off the Florida coast, journalist Carol Dawson uncovers an enigmatic artifact that may not be of this world. As she and her colleagues race to keep it safe from thieves and criminals, their investigation leads to an even bigger discovery deep beneath the ocean's surface - one that could alter the course of human history. With time running out, they must confront the challenges and stakes of their unprecedented find.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, race-against-time

Setting: Florida, Ocean

Period: Contemporary

304 pages · Hardcover · Warner Books (NY)

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