by Lucy Hawking
First published 2011
When his friend's scientist father goes missing, George must travel to Switzerland to help run a high-stakes experiment exploring the origins of the universe. But he soon faces sabotage, a cryptic message from his old nemesis, and a race against time to prevent catastrophe. Can George unlock the mysteries of the Big Bang before it's too late?
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: mystery-to-solve, race-against-time
Setting: Switzerland
304 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers