The Chronos Files

Rysa Walker

When a mysterious blue medallion from her grandmother suddenly activates, sixteen-year-old Kate Pierce-Keller discovers she possesses an extraordinary genetic ability: time travel. Her newfound power becomes a desperate necessity when a murder in 1893 threatens to erase her very existence from the present day. Realizing the historical killing is part of a sinister plot, Kate must journey to the dazzling Chicago World's Fair to prevent a catastrophic chain of events—but changing the past comes with an agonizing price. As she races against time to save her world, Kate faces an impossible choice: succeed in her mission and lose all memory of the boy she loves, or risk the fate of everyone she knows. A thrilling blend of science fiction, historical adventure, and emotional stakes, this debut novel explores the profound consequences of wielding the power to reshape destiny itself.