What if the world’s last hope was hidden inside a livestream?
Rip Calder is nobody special. He streams games to a handful of viewers, scrapes by in a neon-soaked city, and dreams of a better future with the woman he loves. Everything changes when masked soldiers abduct Lora, thrusting him into a deadly conflict that stretches far beyond the streets of Virelia.
Hunted by powerful forces and haunted by secrets buried beneath the city, Rip discovers he possesses a legendary artifact known as the Sound Key, an ancient power capable of reshaping reality itself. As the truth unfolds, he is drawn into a war between rebels, corporations, and forces older than history, all converging on a mysterious machine known as the Core.
At the center of the conflict lies a power capable of rewriting memories, altering consciousness, and deciding the fate of humanity. To save Lora, Rip must master abilities he barely understands, forge uneasy alliances, and confront enemies who have sacrificed their humanity in pursuit of control. The deeper he ventures into the Core’s secrets, the more he realizes that it is not merely a machine. It is alive, and it has plans of its own.
As the line between man and machine begins to blur, Rip must decide how much of himself he is willing to sacrifice for the people he loves. Failure will cost more than Lora’s life. It could mean the end of free will itself.
Core of Echos is a dark cyberpunk science fiction adventure filled with mystery, action, unforgettable characters, and high-stakes choices. Perfect for fans of immersive futuristic worlds, artificial intelligence, and epic sci-fi journeys, this debut novel explores love, memory, identity, and the choices that define what it means to be human.
Kevin B. Kyles is an author, creator, and worldbuilder whose work blends imagination, heart, and immersive storytelling. A lifelong gamer and lover of cinematic narratives, he grew up fascinated by the hidden worlds behind characters, technology, and myth. That fascination eventually evolved into writing, art, and game development. These disciplines now merge into a unique creative voice.Before publishing his first book, Kevin expressed creativity through painting, sketching, graphic design, and game design. He built characters and universes long before putting them to paper, shaping ideas visually and interactively until they demanded a larger canvas. Those skills now fuel his novels, giving his writing a vivid, cinematic quality that feels both fresh and deeply lived-in.Kevin's journey was not limited to the arts. He spent years in athletics and competition, from football in high school to earning a green and blue belt in Tae Kwon Do to training in professional wrestling. He also competed in tennis, winning first place in singles and second in doubles at the Senate level. These experiences taught him discipline, physical storytelling, and the resilience required to bring a creative vision from concept to reality.When he is not writing or designing worlds, Kevin is usually gaming or binge-watching narratives driven by culture, character, and legacy. Shows such as Spartacus, Vikings, and The Last Kingdom shaped his appreciation for narrative stakes and worlds where honor is tested and destinies bend. These themes appear throughout his work and elevate science fiction action with emotional consequence.To explore more of Kevin's work and upcoming projects, visit coreofkeys.com.
