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Available
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Publication
St Martins Pr (2010), Edition: 1St Edition, 404 pages
Description
Rachel Kirby, a computer genius whose beloved twin sister is dying from a chronc illness, receives a mysterious email from archeologist John Tanek who sits trapped inside a collapsed Egyptian tomb with a functioning laptop thousands of miles away. It turns out the collapse was no accident. John has discovered something very valuable in that tomb, something that humankind has been searching for throughout history, something that Rachel could use as it may hold the key to her sister's cure--if they both can stay alive long enough to unravel the ancient mystery.
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LibraryThing member TXBookjunkie
It was a good read. Lots of action with just a tad bit of romance thrown in. The romance aspect was a bit predictable and not really necessary, but it didn't really get in the way of the story. It's an action book with 2 mysteries. Why is someone trying to kill Rachel, a computer genius who is
I liked learning about the technology they mention in the book. They were nice enough to include an Author's Note at the end regarding more information on the subject. Overall, the book was good. My only regret - I wish I was half as smart as the two main characters.
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trying to find a cure for her younger sister's rare illness? And, will Rachel and Tavak, an enigmatic adventurer that Rachel joins forces with, find an ancient collection of tablets that may contain cures for various diseases (including the illness Rachel's sister suffers from) before the men hired by the owner of a pharmaceutical company looking to maintain his bottom line? I liked learning about the technology they mention in the book. They were nice enough to include an Author's Note at the end regarding more information on the subject. Overall, the book was good. My only regret - I wish I was half as smart as the two main characters.
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LibraryThing member kmartin802
Rachel is a computer genius who is managing a supercomputer and using it to try find a cure for a rare disease that her sister has. Tavak is a genius adventurer who is looking for the discoveries of an ancient Egyptian physician that might offer a cure (and make him a fortune). He is stealing time
This was an excellent page turner. I liked the suspense. My only caveat was that the romance aspects were so minimal.
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from her computer but asks for her help when he is trapped in a tomb by rivals also looking for Peseshet's secrets. Together they search for Peseshet's hidden tablets and survive many harrowing attempts on their lives.This was an excellent page turner. I liked the suspense. My only caveat was that the romance aspects were so minimal.
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LibraryThing member JeanneMarkert
Rachel Kirby is a computer genius whose personal life is falling apart. Her younger sister is dying of a rare illness. Rachel is running out time to find the cure to keep her alive.
LibraryThing member BookDivasReads
A nice well-written mystery with well-developed characters. Interesting historical tidbits are thrown in to add some spice to the mix. All-in-all a pretty good read.
LibraryThing member abcarroll
Rachel spends all of her time in her lab working on her super computer "Jonesy" trying to find a way to cure her sisters fatal illness, among other things. She is driven and obsessed. She crosses paths with Tavek who assures her he can help her find the cure, little does she know that partnering up
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with Tavek will take her all over the world and put her in immense danger. A great read...I definitely recommend. Show Less
LibraryThing member rhonda1111
I really enjoy books that Iris and roy write together.there action,drama,technolgy,spy and updated. Not a lot of swearing or sex but well rounded stories.
Dr. Rachel Kirby is in charge of a supercomputer that gets lots of computers together when people arent using them and leads projects one for NSA
Dr. Rachel Kirby is in charge of a supercomputer that gets lots of computers together when people arent using them and leads projects one for NSA
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and other research one for the cure of a dease her sister is dying from. Someone tries to kill Rachel. Someone else was stealing her cycles on computer through backdoors.Tavak is the genius who figured out how and uses her computer to call her when hes trapped in a pryamid with bad guys tring to kill him. He is trying to find out all the pieces of cell regeneration that a Egyptian Dr. hundreds of years ago had and her followers hid around world. Of course the bads guys want the information anyway they can and are working for a drug company that will loose billion of dollars if they can find the cures she had. Cant put the book down. Show Less
LibraryThing member LannyH
Nonsensical romantic introspection overly injected into what could have been a decent and enjoyably ridiculous adventure story. I've read a few of her previous books, and those vague memories led me to say, "Sure, for $4, it's a good bet." I lost the bet. She's off my list, I'm afraid, and I'll
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look askance at anything by Roy, as I suspect him of being a wuss. Show Less
LibraryThing member DocWalt10
Riveting suspenseful, keeping you wanting to see what happens next. True to all her books, a strong female character with a villainess' foe. Excellent read.
LibraryThing member mamzel
I bought this audiobook at a library book sale and there was some skipping on a couple of the CDs. However, I don't think I missed much. Even though I drove while giving only half an ear to the book I found I was able to predict what was going to happen. No big mysteries for me.
Rachel Kirby has a
I was bothered by the destruction of the tomb with little regard to the archeological value but, hey, what else would I expect from a book like this?
Basically, it was mildly entertaining.
Rachel Kirby has a
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sister with a degenerative disease Rachel is desperate to find a cure for. Her last option deals with the rumor of an ancient Egyptian healer who left her secrets buried with her in her tomb. Rachel joins forces with a zillionaire named Tavak to discover the location of Perseshet's tomb before others can destroy any evidence.I was bothered by the destruction of the tomb with little regard to the archeological value but, hey, what else would I expect from a book like this?
Basically, it was mildly entertaining.
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LibraryThing member Carol420
Rachel Kirby is desperately trying to find a cure for her ailing sister using a computer called Jonesy. But not only is someone--John Tavak--siphoning off some of the computer's processing power but someone is out to kill her. Furthermore, John Tavak in Egypt needs her help. Together, they search
Very well thought out story and very well written. I enjoyed it.
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the ancient history, hoping that Peseshet may give them the key to save Rachel's sister's life...and their own.Very well thought out story and very well written. I enjoyed it.
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LibraryThing member readingover50
This book was ok. Not great, just ok. The two main characters, Rachel and Tavak, were both arrogant and unlikable. By the end of the book, they had both grown on me, but having two such characters is not the best way to engage the reader. The story about a search for an ancient Egyptian cure was
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interesting and thought provoking. But overall, the book was not as good as some of the other ones I have read from this author. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
LC 2009010202
2009
Physical description
404 p.
ISBN
0312368011 / 9780312368012