The Birds Aren't Real - Paperback

The government harbors a sinister secret that has thrived in the shadows for decades. Initiated in 1975, the brainwashing project deploys robotic birds across the nation, each a silent spy in a pursuit for control. With thousands of innocent civilians kidnapped each year and reprogrammed to advance their agenda, will the plot ever be brought to light?
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When Tessa and Monique move across the country to Washington, they think they've left their troubles behind. Tessa seeks guidance from her favorite cousin, Sylvia, to learn how to be a proper adult. Monique landed a fantastic internship and they stepped together into their future.

But when Sylvia goes missing, and no one is searching for her, Tessa finds herself drawn into a web of conspiracy. As she investigates, she uncovers a series of disturbing patterns and connections to the government secret project. But the more she digs, the more dangerous her own situation becomes, and she realizes she may be in over her head.

With time running out and a target on her back, Tessa must navigate the complex lies and deceit to expose the truth. But those behind the project will stop at nothing to protect their secret.
Can she unravel the conspiracy before it's too late?