by Chris Smith
First published 2024
Sarah Chen discovers a strange device in her deceased grandfather's basement, along with what appears to be its user manual. The device, labeled only as "Spectrum," defies conventional understanding. As Sarah follows the manual's cryptic instructions, she realizes the device can manipulate light and sound in impossible ways. Each chapter of the manual unlocks new capabilities, but also brings unexpected consequences. Her grandfather's notes in the margins reveal he spent decades trying to understand the device's true purpose. Sarah must decide whether to continue following the manual's increasingly dangerous protocols or abandon the device entirely. The choice will determine not only her fate but the fate of everyone around her. At its heart, this is a story about inheritance, curiosity, and the price of knowledge.
Genres: science-fiction, mystery, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
258 pages · Paperback · Acorn Books