When ten-year-old Akshara stays home sick from school, she stumbles into a digital a mysterious hacker threatens to shut down every device on Earth in one week. Phones, satellites, computers—gone. But Akshara doesn’t panic. She programs. Using Python and pure determination, she decodes a trail of clues hidden in the glitch. Each step pulls her deeper into a maze of secrets, countdowns, and impossible choices. With the world on the brink of blackout, Akshara must race against time to stop the signal—and face the hacker who knows her name.
The Firewall Protocol is a fast-paced, kid-powered tech thriller that blends coding, mystery, and courage. Book 1 in a new series.