The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist by Brad Meltzer, published by Grand Central Publishing on April 2, 2019, is a thrilling narrative that intertwines military intrigue and mystery. This edition spans 512 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Nola Brown, the U.S. Army’s artist-in-residence, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous situation after witnessing something she was never meant to see. Declared dead after a plane crash, Nola’s survival is uncovered by Jim “Zig” Zigarowski, who is determined to find her and unravel the secrets surrounding her past.
Readers will find a gripping tale that explores themes of deception and conspiracy, as Zig delves into Nola’s life and the perilous circumstances that surround her. The narrative reveals a centuries-old mystery linked to the legendary escape artist Harry Houdini, drawing readers into a world of suspense and intrigue. As Zig and Nola navigate the complexities of their situation, they confront powerful forces that threaten their lives. This edition invites readers to engage with a story that combines elements of thrillers, military fiction, and detective work.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Nola Brown, the U.S. Army’s artist-in-residence–a painter and trained soldier–sees something nobody was supposed to see and earns a dangerous enemy in this novel as powerful as “a launched torpedo slashing through 400 pages of deep water before reaching impact…one of the best thrill rides ever” (David Baldacci). Who is Nola Brown?Nola is a mysteryNola is trouble.And Nola is supposed to be dead. Her body was found on a plane that mysteriously fell from the sky as it left a secret military base in the Alaskan wilderness. Her commanding officer verifies she’s dead. The US government confirms it. But Jim “Zig” Zigarowski has just found out the truth: Nola is still alive. And on the run. Zig works at Dover Air Force Base, helping put to rest the bodies of those who die on top-secret missions. Nola was a childhood friend of Zig’s daughter and someone who once saved his daughter’s life. So when Zig realizes Nola is still alive, he’s determined to find her. Yet as Zig digs into Nola’s past, he learns that trouble follows Nola everywhere she goes. Together, Nola and Zig will either reveal a sleight of hand being played at the highest levels of power or die trying to uncover the US Army’s most mysterious secret–a centuries-old conspiracy that traces back through history to the greatest escape artist of all: Harry Houdini.“Meltzer is a master and this is his best. Not since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo have you seen a character like this. Get ready to meet Nola. If you’ve never tried Meltzer, this is the one.”— Harlan Coben
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