The Smell of Ozone

In his neighborhood, Obinrinfemi Larson is a beacon of safety and strength, known as the dependable big brother to everyone around him. In the wake of a heartbreaking loss, he meets Celeste Provart, a young woman in need of his help. Their connection sparks a love that defies the odds during the 1980s when interracial relationships were uncommon and, in many places, unwelcome. She also conceals a secret that borders on the surreal from her new love, though inadvertent clues eventually lead him to an unimaginable conclusion.
Their love is tested when Femi is recruited to lead a beyond-secret Navy project, isolating him from everyone he loves for years. Because of her hidden identity, Celeste is able to infiltrate the experiment, but circumstances prevent their reunion. As mysterious incidents hint at a darker agenda, the lovers find themselves entangled in a conspiracy that threatens not only their relationship but also the success of his revolutionary invention.
Separated by duty and high-reaching members of a Cabal with dark plans for the future, Femi and Celeste must fight to reunite, uncover the truth, and save a creation that could change the world forever.