[04/20] $1.99 | The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O.: A Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Adventure Where Magic, Time Travel, and History Collide (eBook) by Neal Stephenson, Nicole Galland

Unleash the Magic Within!From bestselling author Neal Stephenson and critically acclaimed novelist Nicole Galland comes a captivating near-future thriller. Prepare to have your perception of reality shattered!A Conspiracy UnveiledWhen Melisande Stokes, a linguistic expert, crosses paths with military intelligence operator Tristan Lyons at Harvard, a chain of events unfolds, threatening to rewrite history itself. Tristan presents Mel with an irresistible offer: translate ancient documents that prove magic was not just a myth, but a practice that thrived for centuries.The Return of MagicBut the rise of science weakened magic’s grasp on the world. It vanished in 1851, coinciding with the Great Exhibition. Now, the Department of Diachronic Operations—D.O.D.O.—embarks on a mission to revive magic, developing a device to send operatives back in time to safeguard its existence. However, as they master the science, they underestimate the unpredictable nature of the human heart.Step into a World Beyond ImaginationWith Stephenson’s genius and Galland’s warmth, this work of science fiction will transport you to realms beyond imagining.