Quantum: A Thriller by Patricia Cornwell (English) Paperback Book

Description: Quantum by Patricia Cornwell Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description International bestselling author Patricia Cornwell delivers pulse-pounding thrills in a series featuring a brilliant and unusual new heroine, cutting-edge cybertechnology, and stakes that are astronomically highOn 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 Callis twin sister, Carme, whos been MIA for days.Desperate to halt the countdown to disaster and to clear her sisters name, Captain Chase digs deep into her vast cyber security knowledge and her painful past, probing for answers to her twins 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 Cornwells cliffhanger ending will keep readers wondering whats next for Captain Calli Chase.The creator of Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta peers into space and finds just as much skullduggery there…introducing an equally strong, even more tormented heroine…in federal special agent Capt. Calli Chase. — Kirkus ReviewsMove over, Doctor Kay Scarpetta…Quantum inaugurates a new series with a confident new heroine… — The TelegraphCornwells long-time fans will recognise her talent for jumping immediately into action. From page one, the reader is drawn into the space and time of the characters, as Cornwell wastes no time getting the reader oriented into the story. The claustrophobic confines of the opening setting are fantastically described, to the point that readers may have to remind themselves to breathe normally. — The Nerd DailyBrilliantly crafted, gripping, and smart… — Post RegisterBuckle up for a race to the finish that does not disappoint. — BookreporterAs always, Cornwell establishes time, place, and mood by expertly crafting each scene to make you feel as if youre in it. —New York Journal of BooksGripping, suspenseful, and leaves you wanting more. — Better Reading Author Biography In 1990, Patricia Cornwell sold her first novel, Postmortem, while working at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond, Virginia. An auspicious debut, it went on to win the Edgar, Creasey, Anthony, and Macavity Awards as well as the French Prix du Roman dAventure prize—the first book ever to claim all these distinctions in a single year. Growing into an international phenomenon, the Scarpetta series won Cornwell the Sherlock Award for best detective created by an American author, the Gold Dagger Award, the RBA Thriller Award, and the Medal of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters for her contributions to literary and artistic development.Today, Cornwells novels and iconic characters are known around the world. Beyond the Scarpetta series, Cornwell has written the definitive nonfiction account of Jack the Rippers identity, cookbooks, a childrens book, a biography of Ruth Graham, and two other fictional series based on the characters Win Garano and Andy Brazil. While writing Quantum, Cornwell spent two years researching space, technology, and robotics at Captain Calli Chases home base, NASAs Langley Research Center, and studied cutting-edge law enforcement and security techniques with the Secret Service, the US Air Force, NASA Protective Services, Scotland Yard, and Interpol.Cornwell was born in Miami. She grew up in Montreat, North Carolina, and now lives and works in Boston and Los Angeles. Details ISBN 1503905098 ISBN-13 9781503905092 Title Quantum Author Patricia Cornwell Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 354 Publisher Amazon Publishing GE_Item_ID:139744558; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. 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