The Forgotten Prodigy

Lucas Stone wakes in Central Park with no memory, no identity, and only a mysterious pocket watch as a clue to his past. But this is no ordinary timepiece. When he touches a book, the watch grants him an hour of mastery over its contents-only to strip the knowledge away when the countdown ends. Each use leaves him drained, and every step forward reveals how much of his forgotten life this device has already cost him.

As Lucas navigates a world that feels both alien and oddly familiar, he encounters Detective Marianne Reyes, a sharp investigator who becomes his unlikely ally. Together, they unravel a conspiracy tied to the enigmatic Dr. Elias Mercer and a shadowy organization known as the Watchers. Their aim? To weaponize knowledge and bend the world to their will.

With his newfound abilities and Reyes's relentless determination, Lucas takes on the Watchers in a race to stop their twisted experiment, Omega-Splice. Along the way, he faces relentless adversaries, fleeting glimpses of his past, and the harrowing truth that the very artifact giving him power may also destroy him.

The Forgotten Prodigy is a gripping blend of mystery, suspense, and high-stakes action, weaving a tale of lost identity, fleeting mastery, and the pursuit of truth. Lucas's fight is far from over-this is just the beginning of a battle that will test the limits of what it means to be human.

Perfect for fans of fast-paced thrillers and thought-provoking conspiracies, this book will leave you questioning the true cost of knowledge.

Book 1 of The Hourglass Reader