by Garth Nix
First published 1997
Desmond Karlsson's life is turned upside down when a strange artifact is discovered in his backyard. As government agents close in, Desmond must unravel the object's otherworldly origins before dark forces seize it for their own nefarious purposes. With time running out and his own sanity at stake, Desmond finds himself at the center of a high-stakes conspiracy that could shake the foundations of reality itself.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, sanity-at-stake
112 pages · Mass Market Paperback · HarperEntertainment