The Final Countdown (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2025
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Paperback. The Final Countdown He defused bombs for a living. Now, he must defuse his past before it detonates his future. Kaelen Rhys was once the best Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician Chronos International had, a legend whispered about in hushed tones. But a disastrous mission in Odessa ten years ago shattered his world, leaving colleagues dead, his protege disgraced and presumed dead, and Kaelen haunted by ghosts he couldn't disarm. He sought refuge in self-imposed exile, trading adrenaline and chaos for meticulous solitude. But the past refuses to stay buried. A series of sophisticated bombings terrorizes the city, each device a masterpiece of deadly precision, each blast echoing the signature techniques of Rowan Cinder - the brilliant, volatile protege Kaelen trained, the man blamed for Odessa, the ghost who seemingly vanished. Pulled back into the fire by sharp-eyed Detective Evelyn Hayes, Kaelen quickly realizes this is no random campaign of terror. It's personal. Rowan Cinder is alive, twisted by a decade of festering rage and perceived betrayal, and he's orchestrating a deadly game aimed squarely at his former mentor. Each explosion is a message, each timer a challenge, each bomb site steeped in their shared, complex history with the powerful and secretive Chronos International. As Kaelen races against the clock to neutralize Rowan's ingenious devices, he's forced to confront the horrifying truth of the Odessa Incident. Was Rowan truly the reckless subordinate responsible for the tragedy? Or was he a scapegoat, sacrificed by Chronos in a desperate cover-up? The deeper Kaelen digs, aided by Hayes's relentless investigation battling corporate stonewalling, the more he suspects the official story is a lie - a lie he may have unwittingly benefited from. From tense crime scenes to corporate boardrooms hiding dark secrets, Kaelen must navigate a labyrinth of deception, memory, and escalating violence. Rowan, the Spectre, anticipates Kaelen's every move, countering with psychological warfare and bombs designed to exploit Kaelen's deepest knowledge and fears. The duel between mentor and protege becomes a desperate battle of wits played out across the terrified city, culminating in an audacious siege that holds hundreds hostage and forces Kaelen into a final, deadly gauntlet. To stop the man he trained, Kaelen must not only defuse the bombs but also the explosive secrets of their past - secrets Chronos will do anything to keep buried. Can he unravel the truth and stop the Spectre before the final countdown reaches zero, or will the reckoning consume them both? "The Final Countdown" is a gripping, high-octane thriller about guilt, betrayal, and the devastating consequences when the past demands its due. Perfect for readers of David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, and Gregg Hurwitz. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Final Countdown (Paperback)
- Author
- Brett Vogeler
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798284770405
He defused bombs for a living. Now, he must defuse his past before it detonates his future.
Kaelen Rhys was once the best Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician Chronos International had, a legend whispered about in hushed tones. But a disastrous mission in Odessa ten years ago shattered his world, leaving colleagues dead, his protégé disgraced and presumed dead, and Kaelen haunted by ghosts he couldn't disarm. He sought refuge in self-imposed exile, trading adrenaline and chaos for meticulous solitude.
But the past refuses to stay buried. A series of sophisticated bombings terrorizes the city, each device a masterpiece of deadly precision, each blast echoing the signature techniques of Rowan Cinder – the brilliant, volatile protégé Kaelen trained, the man blamed for Odessa, the ghost who seemingly vanished.
Pulled back into the fire by sharp-eyed Detective Evelyn Hayes, Kaelen quickly realizes this is no random campaign of terror. It's personal. Rowan Cinder is alive, twisted by a decade of festering rage and perceived betrayal, and he’s orchestrating a deadly game aimed squarely at his former mentor. Each explosion is a message, each timer a challenge, each bomb site steeped in their shared, complex history with the powerful and secretive Chronos International.
As Kaelen races against the clock to neutralize Rowan’s ingenious devices, he’s forced to confront the horrifying truth of the Odessa Incident. Was Rowan truly the reckless subordinate responsible for the tragedy? Or was he a scapegoat, sacrificed by Chronos in a desperate cover-up? The deeper Kaelen digs, aided by Hayes’s relentless investigation battling corporate stonewalling, the more he suspects the official story is a lie – a lie he may have unwittingly benefited from.
From tense crime scenes to corporate boardrooms hiding dark secrets, Kaelen must navigate a labyrinth of deception, memory, and escalating violence. Rowan, the Spectre, anticipates Kaelen’s every move, countering with psychological warfare and bombs designed to exploit Kaelen’s deepest knowledge and fears. The duel between mentor and protégé becomes a desperate battle of wits played out across the terrified city, culminating in an audacious siege that holds hundreds hostage and forces Kaelen into a final, deadly gauntlet.
To stop the man he trained, Kaelen must not only defuse the bombs but also the explosive secrets of their past – secrets Chronos will do anything to keep buried. Can he unravel the truth and stop the Spectre before the final countdown reaches zero, or will the reckoning consume them both?
"The Final Countdown" is a gripping, high-octane thriller about guilt, betrayal, and the devastating consequences when the past demands its due. Perfect for readers of David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, and Gregg Hurwitz.
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