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The Storm
Adventure thriller
The Storm
Book 10 of the NUMA Files series
464 pages · First published 2024
When a NUMA research vessel is destroyed in the Indian Ocean by a mysterious swarm of black particles, Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala set out to discover what killed their colleagues. Their investigation reveals that the deadly substance consists of microscopic robots originally designed to combat pollution but now transformed into a terrifying weapon. Behind the attack is a wealthy mastermind whose plan to manipulate global weather patterns could bring devastating droughts to some nations while delivering life-giving rain to others. As Kurt and the NUMA team race to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy, they face ruthless enemies and a technology capable of killing millions. Perfect for readers craving a high-stakes maritime adventure filled with scientific mysteries, environmental threats, international intrigue, and a desperate race to prevent catastrophe.
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Apparent suicide later investigated as murder · Multiple murders and suspicious deaths · Gun violence, weapons, and physical confrontations · EspionageDeaths of research-vessel crew members · Violent attacks involving weaponized microrobots · Ship destruction and fire · Armed confrontations and life-threatening peril · Threats of mass casualties through engineered drought and climate disasters · Terrorism-like technological sabotage · Sustained suspense and dangersabotage, and threats to national security · Dangerous naval operations and submarine warfare · Threats of large-scale destruction · Sustained suspense and life-threatening peril
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A crisp gin and tonic offers a refreshing counterpoint to the tropical Indian Ocean heat and the deadly weather-manipulation conspiracy confronting Kurt Austin.
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