It’s 1987, and fourteen-year-old Billy Marvin’s world revolves around his Commodore 64, late-night coding marathons, and plotting with his best friends to nab a copy of Playboy. But when he meets Mary Zelinsky—a whip-smart, VCR-repairing girl who’s just as geeky as he is—Billy’s schemes take an unexpected detour into first love, unexpected betrayals, and the wild maze of growing up.
Set in suburban New Jersey and soaked in ‘80s nostalgia, The Impossible Fortress is part coming-of-age comedy, part nerdy caper, and part heartfelt exploration of friendship, first crushes, and floppy disks.
Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Ready Player One, this sweet, smart, and endlessly charming debut is a love letter to simpler times and the complicated joy of being a teenager.
