The Antarctic Forgery


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When an ancient map of Antarctica is found to be a forgery, it reveals an enigma of history and a terrifying modern-day threat. For the past two years, Gail McCarthy has been a constant source of danger and chaos in the lives of Dan Kotler and his FBI partner, Roland Denzel. Her vast smuggling empire empowers her to move about in the world without the worry of capture, as she spearheads criminal activities on a global scale. Guns, drugs, human trafficking—there's no black-market industry she doesn't touch or flat-out control, and she has the power to continually stay ahead of the world's top law enforcement agencies. Now she has her sights set on a new treasure—one that could fuel her rise to the status of a world power, and make her invincible. Kotler and Denzel race the clock to solve the riddle of the Antarctic forgery and stop Gail from getting her hands on a weapon that Hitler himself once coveted. The Antarctic Forgery is the fifth full-length novel in the Dan Kotler Archaeological thrillers.




Forged in Crisis


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Presents a portrait of five extraordinary figures--Ernest Shackleton, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Rachel Carson--to illuminate how great leaders are made in times of adversity and the diverse skills they summon in order to prevail.




Forging the Future of Space Science


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From September 2007 to June 2008 the Space Studies Board conducted an international public seminar series, with each monthly talk highlighting a different topic in space and Earth science. The principal lectures from the series are compiled in Forging the Future of Space Science. The topics of these events covered the full spectrum of space and Earth science research, from global climate change, to the cosmic origins of life, to the exploration of the Moon and Mars, to the scientific research required to support human spaceflight. The prevailing messages throughout the seminar series as demonstrated by the lectures in this book are how much we have accomplished over the past 50 years, how profound are our discoveries, how much contributions from the space program affect our daily lives, and yet how much remains to be done. The age of discovery in space and Earth science is just beginning. Opportunities abound that will forever alter our destiny.







Blazing Ice


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The Antarctic is the last vast terrestrial frontier. Just over a century ago, no one had ever seen the South Pole. Today odd machines and adventure skiers from many nations converge there every summer, arriving from numerous starting points on the Antarctic coast and returning some other way. But not until very recently has anyone completed a roundtrip from McMurdo Station, the U.S. support hub on the continental coast. The last man to try that perished in 1912. The valuable surface route from McMurdo remained elusive until John H. Wright and his crew finished the job in 2006. Blazing Ice is the story of the team of Americans who forged a thousand-mile transcontinental ôhaul routeö across Antarctica. For decades airplanes from McMurdo Station supplied the South Pole. A safe and repeatable surface haul route would have been cheaper and more environmentally benign than airlift, but the technology was not available until 2000. As Wright reveals in this gripping narrative, the hazards of Antarctic terrain and weather were as daunting for twenty-firstcentury pioneers as they were for NorwayÆs Roald Amundsen and EnglandÆs Robert Falcon Scott when they raced to be first to the South Pole in 1911û1912. Wright and his team faced deadly hidden crevasses, vast snow swamps, the Transantarctic Mountains, badlands of weird windsculpted ice, and the high Polar Plateau. Blazing Ice will appeal to Antarctic aficionados, conservationists, and adventure readers of all stripes.




The Brass Hall


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What is a Celtic tomb doing in Egypt? Dan Kotler ('The Coelho Medallion') is back in this archaeological thriller prequel! Dan Kotler can't turn away from a good historic mystery. And finding a tomb for a Celtic god in a mountainous region of Egypt certainly qualifies. As Kotler investigates, he finds an amazing array of artifacts and evidence, and all of it points to something so remarkable it could redefine history—if Kotler can survive long enough to reveal it to the world. Join Dr. Kotler for an adventure an Egyptian adventure with a Celtic twist in this thrilling prequel to 'The Coelho Medallion.'




Triggered


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ALEX KAYNE NEVER STOPS RUNNING When a cop is framed for a crime, Alex Kayne comes to town to bring justice to the powerless. But there's more happening here than even she could plan for. Digging in to help her client reveals corruption that goes all the way to the top. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE GOVERNMENT ITSELF IS THE BAD GUY? Alex finds herself facing down a corrupt Congressman and mafia muscle as she struggles to bring justice for her client--and to stay ahead of the growing list of people trying to bring her down. Agents Eric Symon and Julia Mayher also make their return, on Alex Kayne's trail, and bringing an offer for Kayne to come in out of the cold--an invitation to join Historic Crimes. More action. More thrills. More running. Alex Kayne may have triggered the wrong people this time.




Citadel: The Value of War


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SOME WARS MUST BE FOUGHT As his officers and soldiers invade a conquered human vessel, Captain Somar of the Esool is troubled by the ongoing war. Are these two species doomed to war until one of them is extinct. As the humans bunker themselves on the bridge of their vessel, the Esool prepare for a protracted conflict. But the discovery of a surprising cargo changes everything. Now Somar will risk his very life to retrieve this cargo and bring some measure of peace to the humans and the Esool.




The God Resurrection


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ANCIENT MYTH MEETS DARK SCIENCE, AND GODS AND KINGS WILL RISE AGAIN Following the events of The God Extinction and The Hidden Persuaders, Dr. Dan Kotler finds himself embroiled in a plot that turns out to be “the family business.” Kotler’s grandfather—Richard Kotler—has resurfaced, along with thirty-six genetic samples, stolen from various archaeological dig sites worldwide. Using a new, dark science, and the resources of an ancient order bent on world domination, Richard intends to resurrect gods and kings, and unleash them on the world. Kotler and his FBI partner, Agent Roland Denzel, race to Göbekli Tepe—the Turkish dig site harboring the oldest known temple in the world—to track down one last key to stopping Richard’s plot. Will they unravel the mystery in time? Or will the gods once again walk the Earth?] The GOD RESURRECTION is the ELEVENTH full-length novel in Kevin Tumlinson’s Dan Kotler thrillers. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE! ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE GOD RESURRECTION NOW! Learn more about the Dan Kotler Archaeological Thrillers at DanKotler.com




Citadel: First Colony


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Crashing is the easy part. Book One of the Citadel Series It’s been more than a century since humanity escaped the overpopulation of Earth, expanding out among the stars. We’ve faced and overcome war with an alien race. We’ve survived terrorist attacks meant to end colonization. We’ve thrived despite unregulated class distinctions, separating the wealthy from the working class. What comes next may be the end of it all. A lone colony of human castaways, led by a former alien enemy, find themselves at the mercy of a saboteur and a plot to end humanity’s unrestricted travel among the stars. This could be the finale of the colonies and the end of a species. Everything depends on how smart - and how forgiving - humanity can actually be. "This series is like LOST meets Andy Weir's 'The Martian.' Funny. Action packed. Full of mystery and packed with characters you love from page one." "Groundbreaking work, ready for the science fiction hall of fame!" Praise for Citadel: First Colony "There was something so fascinating about this story and the cast of characters he put together." - Leah Petersen, Author of "Fighting Gravity" "This well written science fiction story will capture your interest on page one and won’t let go until you finish. The characters are mysterious, fascinating, and likable. - James Chalk, Author of "Meat Market" "Tumlinson managed to inject quirkiness and humor that was both unexpected and gave the characters even more depth." - JoAnn Takasaki, Author of "Luau Like a Local: The Easy Way” "It has all the humor, complexity and charm of books by Andy Weir and Hugh Howey — a rich scifi landscape that constantly surprises and keeps you turning page after page."