Chain Reaction

by Malabika Ray

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Pub Date Jun 29 2025 | Archive Date Jul 11 2025

Independently Published

General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

After their thrilling adventure in Alpha, Beta, and Gamma, the dynamic trio—Neil, Sri, and Matt—have grown closer than ever. But when a struggling model falls to her death from her own balcony, right in front of Sri, a new mystery begins to unfold.

What initially seems like a tragic accident quickly reveals itself to be something far more sinister. As the trio digs deeper, long-buried secrets from a shadowy past begin to surface—stories that link a cryptic spy, a mysterious photograph, and the legendary Nazi plunder.

At the heart of it all lies the discovery of nuclear fission and echoes of history's greatest minds: Albert Einstein and Lise Meitner. As a chain reaction of events accelerates, so too does the evolution of the trio’s relationship.

Fast-paced, witty, and packed with nerdy thrills, this sequel races toward a literal cliffhanger.

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Paige T, Reviewer

Deadly secrets, nerdy banter, and a dash of Einstein? Yes, please! 🧠📷

Chain Reaction is a brainy, banter-filled rollercoaster that crashes history, science, and suspense into one wild ride—and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough! 🧪🕵️‍♀️💣

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Abigail L, Librarian

Chain Reaction blends historical intrigue, clever banter, and a tightly-wound mystery that kept me flipping pages late into the night. Neil, Sri, and Matt are back and even more fun to follow as they navigate a death that may not be what it seems, and a puzzle that links modern-day murder to Nazi secrets and the science of nuclear fission. What I loved most was how the story made geeky topics feel exciting—Einstein, Meitner, hidden photographs—it all clicked. This one hits that sweet spot between brainy and bold.

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Sue E, Reviewer

Y’all, this book is like Scooby-Doo meets The Big Bang Theory meets National Treasure and I was HERE for it. 🧪💣 A girl falls off a balcony, and suddenly Sri and the gang are knee-deep in spy secrets, Nazi loot, and nuclear fission?! I mean, YES PLEASE. The banter is snappy, the pace is pure adrenaline, and the clues had my brain doing mental gymnastics. If you like brainy chaos and cliffhangers that leave you scream-whispering at the page, this one’s a total blast. 🧠📸💥