Storm Cycle (Platinum Mystery) - Hardcover

Iris Johansen; Roy Johansen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 160285548X ISBN 13: 9781602855489

Publisher: Center Point Pub, 2009

Synopsis

Rachel Kirby is a computer genius whose personal life is hell. While she continues to climb the corporate ranks, her beloved twin sister is plagued by a chronic illness that will eventually kill her, leaving Rachel all alone.  Serendipity in the form of a mysterious email lands in Rachel s lap one day, but not without a price. Thousands of miles away, archeologist John Tanek sits trapped inside a collapsed Egyptian tomb with a functioning laptop. He knows that Rachel is the only person who can help him, but time is quickly running out. It turns out the collapse was no accident. John has discovered something very valuable in that tomb, something that humankind has been searching for throughout history, something that Rachel could use as it may hold the key to her sister s cure. While Rachel orchestrates his rescue, she soon finds herself trapped in a dangerous web of deceit and murder. Can she put her trust in John Tanek? She d do anything to save her sister. Will they both live long enough to unravel the ancient mystery they ve found inside the tomb?

With Johansen and Johansen s fast-paced action, charismatic characters, and impeccable research, Storm Cycle will carry you away.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"a pulse-pounding adventure intricate enough to satisfy tech-savvy geeks and hard-core adrenaline junkies alike."―Booklist

Rachel Kirby is a computer genius whose personal life is falling apart. While her beloved younger sister is dying of a rare illness, Rachel is running out of time to connect the intricate pieces of a technological puzzle that will keep her alive. When a call comes from thousands of miles away, she is shocked to learn that a mysterious man named John Tavak has unearthed a stunningly important secret in an Egyptian tomb. It's a discovery that humankind has been seeking for centuries―one that may save the life of Rachel's sister and many thousands more.

"Enormously exciting...escapist thrills of the highest order."―RT Book club

But a powerful enemy is also in white-hot pursuit. Desperate to protect Tavak's find, Rachel adds her own cutting-edge expertise to his, joining forces―across three continents―to bring to light an ancient civilization's amazing legacy. As their lethal adversary draws closer, Rachel and Tavak will face murder and deceit at every turn as they race to unravel a 4,500-year-old secret...before it is lost to the ages.

About the Author:

IRIS JOHANSEN is the New York Times bestselling author of Pandora s Daughter, Quicksand, Killer Dreams, On the Run, Countdown, Firestorm, Fatal Tide, Dead Aim, No One to Trust and more. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia.

ROY JOHANSEN is an Edgar® Award-winning author and the son of Iris Johansen. He has written many well-received mysteries, including Deadly Visions, Beyond Belief and The Answer Man.

About this edition

• Publisher: Center Point Pub
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 160285548X
• ISBN 13: 9781602855489
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 455