Science, Fear, and a Girl Who Breaks the Rules
The Girl With the Lightning Brain by Cliff Ratza introduces readers to Electra “Kit” Kittner, a girl born with abilities that must remain hidden at all costs. Set in a tense, fearful America shaped by terrorism and political paranoia, the story follows Electra as she grows from childhood into a young woman forced to confront a world that would destroy her if it knew the truth.
This book balances action with deeper questions about identity, freedom, and what it means to be different in a society driven by fear. The Girl With the Lightning Brain by Cliff Ratza offers readers a choice. Read it as a fast-moving thriller, or dig deeper into the human condition woven beneath the explosions and intrigue.
The Brain of the Story
Cliff Ratza brings a rare mix of academic depth and real-world experience to his fiction. With advanced degrees spanning science and business, he spent years building a diverse professional career before turning his focus to writing and teaching.
Now based in Chicago, Ratza teaches at multiple universities while continuing his consulting work. His stories reflect his curiosity, analytical thinking, and fascination with how individuals navigate power, fear, and moral choices.
The Girl With the Lightning Brain
Where Extraordinary Ability Collides with a Dangerous World
This is the beginning of a story that only grows bigger from here. The wait will be worth it.
