Neuro-linguistics expert Zara’s quiet life is shattered when her deceased mentor, Dr. Valerius, sends a final, cryptic update to his digital Sloane Atlas.
The update reveals the existence of the Sloane Key, a bio-engineered pathogen that unlocks the brain's "quiet" potential for zero-latency thought, but threatens fatal synaptic burnout.
Zara finds herself hunted by The Citadel, a ruthless corporate consortium determined to acquire the original Key Culture to save their secretly inoculated executives
Book information
Rating
★★★★★ (5.0) (18)
Genre
Science Fiction, Fan Fiction
Length
17 mins
Publish date
Oct 12, 2025
Language
English
About the Author
Salmon Cleve
Salmon Cleve is a storyteller with a sharp eye for human details and the tension that arises beneath everyday life. Before turning to fiction, he worked as a crime reporter and freelance investigator, experiences that shaped his gritty, authentic style. His writing blends realism with cinematic pacing, weaving mysteries that explore conscience, corruption, and the thin line between justice and obsession.
Known for his dialogue-driven narratives and dry wit, Cleve believes every story should feel like a conversation you overhear and can’t stop listening toView all Audiobooks by Salmon Cleve
