Cobalt A Max Fend Thriller
Cobalt A Max Fend Thriller by Chris Bauer, published by Severn River Publishing on February 6, 2024, is a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of a high-stakes battle over a cobalt deposit in small-town America. This edition spans 282 pages and is presented in English. The story follows billionaire Max Fend and his hacker girlfriend, Renee LeFrancois, as they are recruited by the FBI and CIA to locate a critical cobalt source in rural Pennsylvania, igniting a fierce competition among various domestic and international forces.
Readers will encounter a thrilling mix of action and intrigue as the local community becomes embroiled in the conflict over this valuable resource. With adversaries closing in, the plot introduces a diverse cast, including a deadly contract killer, a former police officer, and a single mother seeking to reclaim her identity. As secrets unravel and tensions escalate, Max and Renee must navigate the complexities of greed and power to protect their community and nation from impending danger. Cobalt presents a compelling exploration of the intersection between resource control and community resilience.
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A high-stakes battle erupts over a game-changing cobalt deposit in small-town America.
“A cinematic globe-trotting roller coaster of a tale…” –Raymond Benson, New York Times bestselling author
When billionaire Max Fend and his hacker girlfriend Renee LeFrancois are enlisted by the FBI and CIA to search for a cobalt deposit in rural Pennsylvania, they’re plunged into a race against time and international forces. Cobalt, the precious metal powering lithium-ion batteries, has the tech world scrambling for control, and the discovery of a new source ignites a frenzy. But as domestic and international stakeholders mobilize, the local community finds itself caught in the crossfire.
As adversaries close in, a deadly contract killer, a former Philly cop, a single mom reclaiming her identity, and a band of vigilante townspeople join the fight. With secrets unraveling and danger mounting, Max and Renee must risk it all to protect a community and their nation from unbridled greed.
In Cobalt, the quest for power and control collides with the will to protect, resulting in a thrilling, explosive showdown.
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Praise for Chris Bauer and Cobalt:
2024 Winning Author of Thrillerfest Best First Sentence Award
“With COBALT, Chris Bauer delivers a masterclass in thriller writing, weaving a complex tapestry of intrigue and action that’s both sharp and compelling.” –Andrew Watts, USA TODAY bestselling author
“I was hooked from the first page. Take a look inside the world of Max Fend and how the need for precious resources sets up for a gripping thriller.” –Mel Taylor, Emmy Award-winning reporter
“Chris Bauer is in full Tom Clancy mode. Bauer has become a master of the classic international thriller.” –Don Swaim, former host of CBS Radio’s Book Beat
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What readers are saying:
★★★★★ “A MUST READ!!!”
★★★★★ “…high intrigue level.”
★★★★★ “…gripping and timely…”
★★★★★ “…Masterfully woven together.”
★★★★★ “…a story laced with hard facts and wild fiction.”
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