VANOPS: The Lost Power
Da Vinci Code meets Tomb Raider in this international bestselling and multi-award-winning thriller that #1 NYT bestselling author James Rollins called,
"Full of action and suspense."
"Full of action and suspense."
Spain 1057: During a thunderous battle, the first King of Aragon wrestles Alexander the Great’s priceless Egyptian weapon from the Moors, but finds it holds a terrifying and mysterious power.
Nearly a thousand years later, on a fog-shrouded Napa Valley morning, gunshots and the sound of breaking glass rip through the silence. Maddy Marshall, an app designer with special martial-arts abilities, and her twin brother, Will Argones, quickly run toward the sound. Horrified, they discover a sniper has cut down two members of their family.
Before the pool of blood on the living room floor is dry, their father sends the twins on a dangerous quest to recover Alexander's ancient weapon. Joined by a broad-shouldered friend who harbors a secret alliance with VanOps, an ultra-black covert agency, they soon discover the lethal sniper is from Russia.
They follow time-worn clues from a medieval Spanish castle to a lost warren under the streets of Jerusalem, racing to unlock the secrets that will lead them to an arcane power--before a hostile state seizes the power and cripples the United States.
To survive, they must go undercover and off-grid. No place is safe, a wrong move means death, and even a simple phone call is off limits. Because now, the sniper has his sights set on them.
Readers who love James Rollins, Dan Brown, Steve Berry, or Clive Cussler will devour the pages of this award-winning novel.
Nearly a thousand years later, on a fog-shrouded Napa Valley morning, gunshots and the sound of breaking glass rip through the silence. Maddy Marshall, an app designer with special martial-arts abilities, and her twin brother, Will Argones, quickly run toward the sound. Horrified, they discover a sniper has cut down two members of their family.
Before the pool of blood on the living room floor is dry, their father sends the twins on a dangerous quest to recover Alexander's ancient weapon. Joined by a broad-shouldered friend who harbors a secret alliance with VanOps, an ultra-black covert agency, they soon discover the lethal sniper is from Russia.
They follow time-worn clues from a medieval Spanish castle to a lost warren under the streets of Jerusalem, racing to unlock the secrets that will lead them to an arcane power--before a hostile state seizes the power and cripples the United States.
To survive, they must go undercover and off-grid. No place is safe, a wrong move means death, and even a simple phone call is off limits. Because now, the sniper has his sights set on them.
Readers who love James Rollins, Dan Brown, Steve Berry, or Clive Cussler will devour the pages of this award-winning novel.
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#1 in Spy Thrillers - Amazon CA - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
#1 Espionage/Intrigue : Fiction Nook Books - Barnes & Noble
#1 Action Thrillers: Fiction Nook Books - Barnes & Noble
#1 Suspense : Fiction Nook Books - Barnes & Noble
#1 - Espionage Thrillers - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
#1 -Technothrillers - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
#1 - Psychic Suspense - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
#1 - Ancient Historical Fiction - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
Top 100 - Amazon Kindle Store in US and Canada
#1 - Indie Ebooks - Barnes & Noble Store
#1 in Spy Stories & Tales of Intrigue - Amazon CA - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
#1 in Spy Thrillers - Amazon CA - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
#1 Espionage/Intrigue : Fiction Nook Books - Barnes & Noble
#1 Action Thrillers: Fiction Nook Books - Barnes & Noble
#1 Suspense : Fiction Nook Books - Barnes & Noble
#1 - Espionage Thrillers - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
#1 -Technothrillers - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
#1 - Psychic Suspense - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
#1 - Ancient Historical Fiction - Amazon Bestsellers Rank
Top 100 - Amazon Kindle Store in US and Canada
#1 - Indie Ebooks - Barnes & Noble Store
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"Written with a dynamic, cinematic style and full of action and suspense, here’s a book that defines page-turner.”
“Just a good ole’ fashioned rip-roaring adventure from start to finish. Enjoy the ride.”
"Takes readers on a fast-paced roller coaster of a ride across the globe in a top-notch thriller with high-stakes and plenty of edge-of-seat action."
"A high-stakes, daring adventure charged with suspense and mystery!”
"This is one of the best action/thrillers I have ever read and I can't wait for the next one in the series."
"A page-turner that takes its protagonists from a medieval Spanish castle to a secret underground city in Israel -- and beyond."
"This one's a nailbiter for sure!"
"The mystery of finding the weapon, the responsibility on the young woman's shoulders, and the constant threat of being chased was a perfect combination that had me sitting on the edge of my seat and holding my breath."
"Every family has its secrets, only some are deadlier than others."
"The writing is superb. Easy to read and captivating. There is a mixture of mystery and action that keeps me turning pages. Readers who like Indiana Jones, or the books by James Patterson, Tom Clancy and Vince Flynn, will enjoy Centrae's first installment in her VanOps series."
"THE LOST POWER was a very enjoyable read. It had some twists that I never saw coming!”
"I was really hooked by the pacing and intriguing story, and raced through it. I love the combination of science, history, and mysticism."
"I particularly enjoyed the exotic locations that the novel was set in, as well as how the author so cleverly blends techniques from ancient history with modern Physics. This is a real page turner - highly recommended."
Cover design by David Ter-Avanesyan/Ter33Design
The Lost Power was traditionally published November 9th, 2019 by Black Opal Books. Download the fist six chapters now, and join the VanOps mailing list to stay in touch about future releases, win prizes, and have fun!