The Silent Ciphers (eBook)

A Sahara Thriller

Brenna Hughes (Autor)

Ai (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024 | 1. Auflage
400 Seiten
Publishdrive (Verlag)
978-0-00-067586-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Beneath the scorching Saharan sun, where whispers of forgotten empires dance on the windswept dunes, archaeologist Dr. Zara Fournier unearths a secret older than time.  Within a crumbling tomb, she discovers a stele etched with enigmatic hieroglyphs - silent ciphers pulsating with an unknown energy. These aren't mere historical artifacts; they are catalysts, igniting a firestorm of international intrigue that plunges Zara into a world of shadowy operatives and perilous secrets.
Into Zara's meticulously ordered life strides Lucas Reed, an enigmatic agent whose motives are as inscrutable as the desert night. Drawn to her discovery, he watches her with an intensity that both captivates and unsettles. Is he protector, adversary, or something far more complex?  Their quest for answers becomes a dangerous dance of desire and deceit, where trust is a fragile bloom in a wasteland of secrets.
From the hushed archives of the Sorbonne to the vibrant souks of Marrakech, they chase fragmented texts and whispered legends, pursued by ruthless mercenaries and the chillingly composed Dr. Elias Thorne, leader of the Obsidian Circle-a clandestine organization whose roots intertwine with the very mysteries they pursue. Zara soon discovers a hidden link between her own family history and the ancient civilization that created the ciphers, her grandfather's cryptic journals revealing unsettling warnings.  In Marrakech, they find an unlikely ally in Yasmina Elara, a resourceful informant whose past haunts the city's shadowy corners.
Deep within the Sahara, a forgotten oasis cradles the truth. The ciphers aren't just codes; they're keys to an ancient technology capable of manipulating earth's very foundations.  As the Obsidian Circle closes in, Thorne's ambition casts a long shadow over their fragile sanctuary.  In the ensuing chaos, Lucas's true allegiance is revealed, his carefully constructed façade crumbling, forever altering the course of their destinies.  A devastating sandstorm erupts, mirroring the global catastrophe Thorne seeks to unleash.  Amidst this maelstrom, Zara, Lucas, and Yasmina must make a daring escape, their love and loyalty tested to the breaking point.
Will they silence the ciphers once more, or will their power reshape the world in Thorne's twisted image? The desert holds its breath, waiting for the dawn.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.11.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• ISBN-10: 0-00-067586-5 / 0000675865
• ISBN-13: 978-0-00-067586-6 / 9780000675866