What would you do if you suspected that a secret experiment was being conducted on you and your friends at school? Would you gather evidence? Would you protest? Teen activist Bailey is shocked to discover a tiny implant in her best friend's scalp and men in gas masks injecting a strange liquid into the food in the cafeteria. Determined to find out what is going on, Bailey and her friends formulate a plan to secretly record and expose the project. Their adventurous quest turns into a dangerous game of drones as they encounter bizarre military exercises, a monstrous underground tunnel, and a cunning mountain boy named Shadow. Year of the Crystal Children, a story that reflects current events, is a about uncovering the truth - at any cost.