by Chris Lynch
First published 2024
Lucy Wilson thought she understood danger until a Quark appeared in her neighborhood. The robotic creature follows battle commands from a war that ended long ago, but nobody told the Quark to stop fighting. Lucy and her companion Hobo must outsmart this mechanical menace across three connected encounters. Each adventure tests their courage as they face a foe that knows only conflict and destruction. The Quark's relentless pursuit forces Lucy to think fast and act faster. She discovers that sometimes the greatest threats come from those who cannot let go of the past. These linked stories reveal how friendship and quick thinking can overcome even the most stubborn enemies. Lucy learns that real bravery means standing up to forces much larger than yourself, especially when innocent people need protection from an enemy that refuses to recognize the war has ended.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-friends, found-family
72 pages · Paperback · Candy Jar Books