The Manila Sound Machine

By Danna Rose

★ Embark on an unforgettable journey where the allure of Outlander meets a poignant coming-of-age tale. ★

What if your worst nightmare became the adventure of a lifetime?

Annee thought her worst dreams were the ones that left her waking in tears-until the day she opens her eyes and finds herself in 1977 Manila.

Her only way back? Playing a vinyl record on her aunt's old turntable. The catch? The record hasn't even been released yet. Stranded in a world without mobile phones or Google Maps-and under the watchful eye of Martial Law-Annee's modern sensibilities clash with the quirks of a past she never expected.

But as she begins to embrace life in the 1970s, Annee discovers unexpected joys: a slower pace, newfound friendships, and moments of laugh-out-load absurdity. And then there's him-the boy with a heart as warm as the Manila sun.

As the time to return home draws near, Annee faces an impossible choice: to return to the future she's always known or stay in a past that's starting to feel like home.

The Manila Sound Machine is a poignant tale of love and self-discovery, set against the vibrant, nostalgic rhythms of 1970s Manila. With charm, a touch of drama, and a dash of wit, it's a story about finding hope in the most unexpected places-and daring to hold on to it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1739741730
• ISBN13: 9781739741730
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Selfmade Echo Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"