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Cornwell, Patricia Daniels 1956-

Quantum / Patricia Cornwell. - First edition. - Seattle : Thomas & Mercer, [2019] - 338 pages ; 24 cm - A Captain Chase novel . - A Captain Chase novel .

"On the eve of a top secret space mission, Captain Calli Chase detects a tripped alarm in the tunnels deep below a NASA research center. A NASA pilot, quantum physicist, and cybercrime investigator, Calli knows that a looming blizzard and government shutdown could provide the perfect cover for sabotage, with deadly consequences. As it turns out, the danger is worse than she thought. A spatter of dried blood, a missing security badge, a suspicious suicide - a series of disturbing clues point to Calli's twin sister, Carme, who's been MIA for days. Desperate to halt the countdown to disaster and to clear her sister's name, Captain Chase digs deep into her vast cyber security knowledge and her painful past, probing for answers to her twin's erratic conduct. As time is running out, she realizes that failure means catastrophe - not just for the space program but for the safety of the whole nation. Brilliantly crafted, gripping, and smart, Patricia Cornwell's cliffhanger ending will keep readers wondering what's next for Captain Calli Chase.:--Publisher description.

ISBN: 9781542094061 1542094062

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Langley Research Center--Fiction.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Quantum theory--Fiction.
Computer crimes--Fiction.
Twins--Fiction.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Hampton (Va.)--Fiction.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Suspense fiction.
Action and adventure fiction.
Thrillers (Fiction).

LC Class. No.: PS3553.O692 / Q83 2019

Dewey Class. No.: 813/.6