The Artifact

By DENNIS MUSTARD

What if first contact didn't happen in a secret military base... but inside a shopping mall?

When a mysterious alien artifact lands in the hands of a quiet research team, what begins as routine analysis quickly spirals into something far more dangerous, and far more intelligent than anyone expected.

Because the artifact isn't just being studied...
It may be studying them back.

As strange events escalate, a conspiracy blogger exposes the lab to the public, forcing the team into damage control while trying to understand what they've unleashed. Meanwhile, a tiny robot with questionable motives adds chaos to an already unraveling situation.

Secrets multiply. Reality bends. And nothing stays under control for long.

Were there aliens in the lab all along?
Who stole the robot?
Who shot Calvin?
And why are impossible things suddenly becoming real?

Packed with humor, twists, and mind-bending mystery, The Artifact is a fast-paced sci-fi adventure perfect for readers who love intelligent storytelling with wit, wonder, and a touch of the unexpected.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXY8SBBC
• ISBN13: 9798271552038
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"