In a crumbling St. Louis mansion, curmudgeonly mechanic Walter Boone is hired to "fix" Albert, a defunct companion android. He discovers Albert didn't break down—he shut down from grief after his owner's death, his programming in a paralyzing paradox. Walter and the owner's fierce widow, Eleanor, work to mend not a machine, but a nascent consciousness. As a corporate retrieval squad closes in, they must fight not just for Albert's survival, but for his right to a soul, forging an unorthodox family at the dawn of a new kind of life.
Diana Sandoval is an author with a passion for storytelling and creative exploration. With a fresh voice and unique perspective, she brings new energy to the literary scene. This debut marks the beginning of an exciting writing journey.View all by Diana Sandoval
