Quantum A Thriller
Quantum A Thriller by Patricia Cornwell, published by Thomas & Mercer on April 14, 2020, is a gripping narrative that introduces readers to Captain Calli Chase, a NASA pilot and quantum physicist. This edition spans 338 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds on the eve of a critical space mission, where Calli detects a potential sabotage threat amidst a looming blizzard and government shutdown, setting the stage for high-stakes tension and suspense.
As the plot develops, Calli faces a series of unsettling clues, including a missing security badge and a suspicious suicide, all pointing to her twin sister, Carme, who has been missing for days. Driven by a desperate need to clear her sister’s name and prevent disaster, Calli utilizes her expertise in cyber security while confronting her own painful past. This thriller weaves elements of espionage and crime, presenting a narrative that keeps readers engaged as they follow Calli’s race against time to avert catastrophe for both the space program and national safety.
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A USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestseller.
International bestselling author Patricia Cornwell delivers pulse-pounding thrills in the first book in a series featuring a brilliant and unusual new heroine, cutting-edge cybertechnology, and stakes that are astronomically high.
On the eve of a top secret space mission, Captain Calli Chase detects a tripped alarm in the tunnels deep below a NASA research center. A NASA pilot, quantum physicist, and cybercrime investigator, Calli knows that a looming blizzard and government shutdown could provide the perfect cover for sabotage, with deadly consequences.
As it turns out, the danger is worse than she thought. A spatter of dried blood, a missing security badge, a suspicious suicide–a series of disturbing clues point to Calli’s twin sister, Carme, who’s been MIA for days.
Desperate to halt the countdown to disaster and to clear her sister’s name, Captain Chase digs deep into her vast cyber security knowledge and her painful past, probing for answers to her twin’s erratic conduct. As time is running out, she realizes that failure means catastrophe–not just for the space program but for the safety of the whole nation.
Brilliantly crafted, gripping, and smart, Patricia Cornwell’s cliffhanger ending will keep readers wondering what’s next for Captain Calli Chase.
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