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The Rising Sea
Adventure thriller
The Rising Sea
Book 15 of the NUMA Files series
496 pages · First published 2019
When sea levels around the world begin rising at an impossible rate, Kurt Austin, Joe Zavala, and the NUMA team launch an investigation into a disaster that could displace a billion people. Their search leads to the East China Sea, where a secret underwater operation involving a remarkable new alloy threatens to upset the balance of power across the Pacific. As Kurt follows clues involving ancient Japanese talismans, a ruthless assassin, and a forbidden island, he uncovers a technological conspiracy more dangerous than anyone imagined. From shark-infested waters to the streets of Tokyo, the team must stop the escalating catastrophe before entire coastlines are overwhelmed. Perfect for readers craving a globe-spanning maritime adventure filled with scientific mysteries, international intrigue, and a desperate race against time.
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Violence, weapons, and deaths · Ruthless assassins and organized criminal activity · Threats of mass casualties and displacement from catastrophic flooding · Dangerous underwater operations and shark-infested waters · Technological threats and assassination plots · Sustained life-threatening peril and disaster-related suspense
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Pacific Blue
Bright blueberries, sparkling water, and a hint of sea salt evoke the vast Pacific as Kurt Austin races to uncover the cause of the rising seas.
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- Muddle blueberries with lemon juice. Add ice, top with sparkling water, stir gently, and finish with a tiny pinch of salt.
- Garnish: Blueberries and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Cucumber Mint Gin Cup
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Cool cucumber, fresh mint, and sparkling gin offer a refreshing counterpoint to the dangerous Pacific waters and escalating global crisis.
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- Gently muddle cucumber and mint with lemon juice. Add gin and ice, shake briefly, strain over fresh ice, and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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