The Last Symphony (eBook)

A Bioluminescent Mystery

Elaine Whitaker (Autor)

Ai (Herausgeber)

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2025 | 1. Auflage
168 Seiten
Publishdrive (Verlag)
9780000705020 (ISBN)

Infos

Maestro Olikya Vasileva commanded symphonies that resonated with primal energy, weaving sonic tapestries that captivated audiences worldwide. But on the eve of her magnum opus, a tragic accident stole her hearing, silencing her world. Shattered, she sought refuge on the mist-shrouded island of Aisling, drawn by whispers of a bioluminescent ocean, a silent symphony conducted by the tides.  Miraculously, in the depths of her own silence, Olikya discovered she could *feel* the ocean's music - a phantom orchestra of bioluminescent organisms, each emitting a unique sonic signature, imperceptible to the human ear, yet vibrant within her.
But this newfound connection sparks a chilling suspicion.  Her lost symphony, the melodies she poured her soul into, now echo from the glowing depths. Could her deafness be no accident? The shadow of Edwin Garrett, a ruthless rival composer, looms large. His insatiable ambition whispers of a terrifying motive - to exploit the organisms and steal Olikya's unique sound.
Joined by Kaelin Hayes, a disgraced marine biologist haunted by his past, Olikya embarks on a desperate quest into the mesmerizing yet treacherous underwater realm.  Kaelin, initially skeptical, is drawn into Olikya's world, his scientific curiosity ignited by her seemingly impossible perception. Together, they uncover Garrett's clandestine operation, a hidden laboratory pulsating with the ghostly glow of captive creatures, his plan not merely to steal her music, but to control the very essence of oceanic sound.  Caught in the crossfire is Anya Sharma, a young sound engineer working for Garrett, torn between her ambition and the growing unease in her conscience.  She becomes a crucial, albeit reluctant, ally, her internal conflict mirroring the larger ethical dilemma at play.
In a crescendo of conflict, Olikya, guided by her synesthesia, navigates the underwater labyrinth of Garrett's lab, confronting him amidst a captive symphony of light and sound. It is a battle for artistic integrity against exploitative greed, a desperate race against time to liberate the captive creatures and expose Garrett's machinations.  Olikya's synesthesia translates the creatures' silent songs into a dazzling spectrum of color and texture, the ocean floor transforming into a living canvas of her lost masterpiece.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.1.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror
• ISBN-13: 9780000705020 / 9780000705020