Storm Cycle - Softcover

Johansen, Iris; Johansen, Roy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312368011 ISBN 13: 9780312368012

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2010

Synopsis

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.

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.

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

About this title

Review:

"Fast-paced romantic thriller." --Publishers Weekly

"Enough action and intrigue ... for two books." --The Mystery Reader

"Action-packed ... a fun adventure tale." --Genre Go Round Reviews

"Bestseller Johansen and her Edgar-winning son, Roy, collaborate on their first thriller with entertaining results." --Publishers Weekly on Silent Thunder

"Gripping." --Booklist on Silent Thunder

"[In Silent Thunder]...you'll be rewarded with a bumpy roller-coaster ride as you try to separate the good guys from the bad." --Rocky Mountain News

"Talent obviously runs in the Johansen family...The duo has no difficulty weaving in fascinating technical details with the explosive action of this nonstop stunner." --Romantic Times BOOKreviews on Silent Thunder

"Silent Thunder [is] another grab-you-by-the-throat dash that pulled me along on a frantic chase for a deadly puzzle piece." --BlogCritics magazine

"...a smart and exciting thriller..." --Ellenville Journal on Silent Thunder

"...an action-packed book about the search for a hidden treasure." --Treasure Coast Newspaper on Silent Thunder

"Ms. Johansen and Mr. Johansen have put together a captivating tale of thrilling suspense...It was a real edge of your seat page turner." --Night Owl Romance on Silent Thunder

"Silent Thunder is an intelligent and riveting espionage thriller, peopled with mysterious characters, and a first-class narrative." --ReadertoReader.com

"Silent Thunder is very much a suspense-filled, exciting thriller..." --Romance Reviews Today

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 this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0312368011
• ISBN 13: 9780312368012
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 404