The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From bestselling author Neal Stephenson and acclaimed novelist Nicole Galland comes a captivating near-future thriller that intertwines history, science, magic, and adventure. The story begins when Melisande Stokes, a linguistics expert, encounters military intelligence operator Tristan Lyons at Harvard University. This chance meeting sets off a series of events that will change their lives and human history. Tristan, representing a shadowy government entity, offers Mel a significant sum of money to translate ancient documents that could prove the existence of magic, which has been practiced for centuries. However, the rise of the scientific revolution and the Age of Enlightenment diminished its power, culminating in magic's disappearance in 1851 during the Great Exhibition at London's Crystal Palace. The modern world disrupts the "frequencies" of magic, prompting Tristan and the Department of Diachronic Operations (D.O.D.O.) to devise a way to restore it and send operatives back in time. As they navigate the complexities of science and technology, they must also contend with the unpredictable nature of human emotions. This work blends Stephenson's innovative genius with Galland's warmth and humor, inviting readers to believe in the impossible and explore extraordinary realms of time and space.