“A gripping, riveting page turner that kept me guessing and at the edge of my seat!”
— BookSprout Reviews
“A brisk corporate takeover thriller with emotional depth.” —Booklife Reviews
“A fast-paced corporate crime page-turner with lots of plot twists and beautiful, detailed descriptions of sailing along the coasts of San Diego and Mexico.”—Amazon Review
Computer hacker extraordinaire Wolfgang Pascal, recently out of prison, has returned to what he does best: a quiet life developing powerful algorithms to help scientists discover new cures for diseases. Rejoining his startup pharma research company, he works from the beach and sleeps by the shore in his RV. Life gets even better when Sage, a free-spirited singer-songwriter, saunters down the beach and into his life.
But Wolf’s life implodes when years of research pay off: they discover a blockbuster drug that can delay aging. Big pharma wants it. Badly. Wolf’s signature is suddenly worth more than his life.
On a long-planned scuba trip, Wolf is attacked and left for dead. When he washes ashore, bleeding and disoriented, Wolf finally realizes he’s been shoved into a world ruled by billion-dollar deals, research fraud, and corporate theft. Rescued by a mysterious solo sailor, the two rejoin Sage in an uneasy alliance. The unlikely trio must halt the conspiracy to steal Wolf’s company—and what may be the most valuable drug in history—before it’s too late.
As threats rise, they’re shocked to discover that the conspiracy goes back to Wolf’s own birth and a dark family secret. Wolf is forced to choose: protect family and lose everything, or get what he and his colleagues worked a decade to discover. Or is there a third choice?
“I was completely hooked on this gripping, riveting, page-turner that plunged me into a high-stakes investigation of corporate wrongdoing … masterfully layers more and more pieces of the puzzle, exposing a chilling, yet highly believable, level of corruption at the highest level, driven by pure profit and greed.” —Amazon Review
“A gripping romantic thriller … set against stunning locales … multiple twists that will keep readers hooked. … James makes the stakes feel real and urgent … pacing is excellent … high tension balanced by quieter, introspective scenes. [A] compelling protagonist—flawed yet determined, nuanced and believable. James offers thought-provoking reflections on ethical dilemmas that linger, and the combination of romance, suspense, and a strong emotional core hits home. A brisk corporate takeover thriller with emotional depth.” — BookLife Reviews
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