Rise of the Animals

The Silverlings were once worldwide legends-glamorous, wealthy, and endlessly fascinating. But technological advancement and changing societal values erode their iconic business, fame, and fortune. Behind their curated image lies a trove of untold tales and carefully guarded truths. Just as Grandpa begins to share the real story, Theorin Silverling is thrust into an odyssey where old traditions and family pride collide with his vision to stave off bankruptcy. The story follows Theorin "Theo" Silverling, heir to the Silverling & Sons Circus Extraordinaire, as he radically modernizes the family business with cutting-edge robotic and AI technologies that are not fully understood. Despite his creative solutions and best intentions, Theo finds himself caught between a government seeking a scapegoat, a budding relationship with a beautiful young woman, an older powerful woman with a secret past, and a host of thought-provoking unintended consequences. The world was not ready. It was never supposed to be this way.