When Worlds Collide: The Celestial Code Series Book 1

by Gracie S. Reynolds

From the world of When Stars Align comes the A gripping story about a clone who must solve her original’s murder.

Carma Two remembers eighteen years of memories. Problem is, none of them are hers.

When biotech company Perry Enterprises brings her to life, she doesn’t want to believe she’s a genetic copy. After all, the similarities between her and her original don’t end at shared DNA—even her thoughts seem to echo Carma Lake’s. But if there’s one thing Carma Two doesn’t share with her original, it’s a pulse.

Someone murdered Carma Lake fifteen months ago and now, all evidence points to Ethan Perry, Carma’s secret boyfriend and son of Perry Enterprises’ founder. In seventy-two hours, Ethan will be tried for murder, and Carma Two is certain he’s innocent. With the real killer still at large and the clock ticking, Carma Two struggles with her desire to save the boy she loves in her memories and the threat of deactivation once he walks free.

All she knows is she can’t run from the past…or hide from the blankness of her future.

When Worlds Collide is the first book in The Celestial Code Series and can be read as a standalone or before When Stars Align.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 12, 2026

About the author

Gracie S. Reynolds has always enjoyed writing books with elements of science fiction and fantasy, preferably stories where love and intelligence reign. Techie by day and writer by night, she is also fond of spending time with her husband, daughter, and small pack of dogs.

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Reviews

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC copy of this story. First I wish there were more Sci Fi or fantasy murder mysteries out there. I love the suspense of a murder mystery coupled with a fantasy world. This story follows Ethan and Carma, and eventually Carma’s clone as she tries to solve her own murder that Ethan is being blamed for. It is fast paced and keeps your attention. There is a lot of back story between Carma and Ethan’s family to unpack during this book which adds a nice layer of suspense to the main plot.

[Kc]

Good Read. Kept me interested with a surprise twist at the end. Enjoyed it.

I received a copy for free and I leave this review voluntarily