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.
Artificial Intelligence
Futuristic
Robots
Grief
Found Family
Psychological
Rebellion
Dystopian
Hopepunk
Coming of Age
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction
Length53 mins
Publish dateFeb 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
4Chapter 4
2Chapter 2
5Chapter 5
3Chapter 3
About the author
Diana Sandoval
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
