Some collapses start long before the ground moves.
When a predawn earthquake tears through Port Calder, forensic structural engineer Mara Voss is called to Harbor Nine—a luxury tower that had undergone major seismic strengthening. At the disaster site, she comes face-to-face with Eli Mercer, the Morrowline response coordinator she nearly married eight years ago.
As rescue gives way to investigation, the evidence refuses to fit a simple story: an altered structural connection, interrupted repair work, missing records, and a paper trail that no longer matches the building.
Mara knows the quake was the trigger. The harder question is what made Harbor Nine vulnerable before it struck—and who knew the risk was there.
To uncover the truth, Mara and Eli must navigate a fractured city, institutional pressure, and the unfinished history between them. Every answer pulls them closer to the failure—and to the second chance neither expected.
Because buildings can fail in seconds. The decisions behind that failure can take years to uncover.
When the Ground Gives Way is a grounded romantic suspense novel about disaster response, forensic investigation, and love tested under extraordinary pressure.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Some collapses start long before the ground moves. When a predawn earthquake tears through Port Calder, forensic structural engineer Mara Voss is called to Harbor Nine-a luxury tower that had undergone major seismic strengthening. At the disaster site, she comes face-to-face with Eli Mercer, the Morrowline response coordinator she nearly married eight years ago. As rescue gives way to investigation, the evidence refuses to fit a simple story: an altered structural connection, interrupted repair work, missing records, and a paper trail that no longer matches the building. Mara knows the quake was the trigger. The harder question is what made Harbor Nine vulnerable before it struck-and who knew the risk was there. To uncover the truth, Mara and Eli must navigate a fractured city, institutional pressure, and the unfinished history between them. Every answer pulls them closer to the failure-and to the second chance neither expected. Because buildings can fail in seconds. The decisions behind that failure can take years to uncover. When the Ground Gives Way is a grounded romantic suspense novel about disaster response, forensic investigation, and love tested under extraordinary pressure. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798171326975
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Some collapses start long before the ground moves. When a predawn earthquake tears through Port Calder, forensic structural engineer Mara Voss is called to Harbor Nine-a luxury tower that had undergone major seismic strengthening. At the disaster site, she comes face-to-face with Eli Mercer, the Morrowline response coordinator she nearly married eight years ago. As rescue gives way to investigation, the evidence refuses to fit a simple story: an altered structural connection, interrupted repair work, missing records, and a paper trail that no longer matches the building. Mara knows the quake was the trigger. The harder question is what made Harbor Nine vulnerable before it struck-and who knew the risk was there. To uncover the truth, Mara and Eli must navigate a fractured city, institutional pressure, and the unfinished history between them. Every answer pulls them closer to the failure-and to the second chance neither expected. Because buildings can fail in seconds. The decisions behind that failure can take years to uncover. When the Ground Gives Way is a grounded romantic suspense novel about disaster response, forensic investigation, and love tested under extraordinary pressure. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798171326975
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