Quantum
Published on 4. February 2010
416 pages
978-0-00-735825-0 (ISBN)
Description
Ex-Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny is recruited by the US government to find an incredible scientific discovery that could prove to be the ultimate power of the new millennium... The thrilling action adventure from the international bestseller.
DECEIT. BETRAYAL. DEATH. THEY'RE ALL RELATIVE.
In 1948, a young German emigre reached the threshold of an incredible scientific discovery: a blueprint for the construction of the universe that could surpass the theories of Einstein. But the scientist's secret past catches up to him with a vengeance, and he and his work are seemingly lost forever.
Now, buried knowledge has been rediscovered and whoever controls it holds the keys to the future. Two sides, American and Russian, are in a ruthless fight for the ultimate power of the new millennium - Quantum technology - and ex-Navy SEAL Nolan Kilkenny finds himself caught in the crossfire.
To stop the fate of the world from being hijacked, Kilkenny must wage a war across two hemispheres as he races to solve a decades-old mystery, that's if the solution doesn't kill him first....
Get ready for an action-packed adventure, perfect for fans of Jack Higgins and Tom Clancy
DECEIT. BETRAYAL. DEATH. THEY'RE ALL RELATIVE.
In 1948, a young German emigre reached the threshold of an incredible scientific discovery: a blueprint for the construction of the universe that could surpass the theories of Einstein. But the scientist's secret past catches up to him with a vengeance, and he and his work are seemingly lost forever.
Now, buried knowledge has been rediscovered and whoever controls it holds the keys to the future. Two sides, American and Russian, are in a ruthless fight for the ultimate power of the new millennium - Quantum technology - and ex-Navy SEAL Nolan Kilkenny finds himself caught in the crossfire.
To stop the fate of the world from being hijacked, Kilkenny must wage a war across two hemispheres as he races to solve a decades-old mystery, that's if the solution doesn't kill him first....
Get ready for an action-packed adventure, perfect for fans of Jack Higgins and Tom Clancy
Reviews / Votes
Praise for The Secret Cardinal: 'An absorbing, carefully plotted adventure beautifully executed by Tom Grace - sure to hit the bestseller lists.' Clive Cussler 'A truly believable hero...Kilkenny is a little Jack Ryan, a little Dirk Pitt.' San Francisco Examiner 'Grace's prose recalls Ian Fleming at his most lean.' Publishers Weekly Praise for Quantum:'Thrillers don't get much better than this- an utterly riveting adventure.' 'A very flowing and enthralling read, action-packed from start to finish.'
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
0,32 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-00-735825-0 (9780007358250)
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Person
Tom Grace was born, raised, and still lives in Michigan. He studied architecture at the University of Michigan, where he developed his strict eye for detail. His superior knowledge of technology has found its way into his writing and has earned him tremendous acclaim as a result.
Tom Grace lives with his wife, five children and a yellow Labrador. His interests are architecture and current affairs; he also enjoys scuba diving, martial arts and running marathons.
Tom Grace lives with his wife, five children and a yellow Labrador. His interests are architecture and current affairs; he also enjoys scuba diving, martial arts and running marathons.
