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Storm cycle / Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen.

Johansen, Iris. (Author). Johansen, Roy. (Added Author).

Summary:

<DIV><DIV><DIV>Rachel Kirby is a computer genius whose personal life is hell. While she continues to climb the corporate ranks, her beloved twin sister is plagued by a chronic illness that will eventually kill her, leaving Rachel all alone. <DIV> <DIV>Serendipity in the form of a mysterious email lands in Rachel’s lap one day, but not without a price. Thousands of miles away, archeologist John Tanek sits trapped inside a collapsed Egyptian tomb with a functioning laptop. He knows that Rachel is the only person who can help him, but time is quickly running out. 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. While Rachel orchestrates his rescue, she soon finds herself trapped in a dangerous web of deceit and murder. Can she put her trust in John Tanek? She’d do anything to save her sister. Will they both live long enough to unravel the ancient mystery they’ve found inside the tomb? <P></P><DIV>With Johansen and Johansen’s fast-paced action, charismatic characters, and impeccable research, <I>Storm Cycle </I>will carry you away. <P></P></DIV>

SHE'D DO ANYTHING TO SAVE HER SISTER'S LIFE. Rachel Kirby is a computer genius whose personal life is fallig apart. Even as she stands on the brink of a stunning technological breakthrough, her beloved younger sister is plagued by a rare chronic illness that will eventually kill her, leaving Rachel all alone. SAVING HER SISTER'S LIFE HAS PUT HER OWN IN GRAVE DANGER. But thousands of miles away archaeologist/adventurer John Tavak has made a priceless discovery in an Egyptian tomb. A discovery, Rachel realizes, that humankind has been seeking throughout history - a secret that may save her sister's life and many thousands more. But a powerful organization is also in white-hot pursuit, led by a man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. IF SHE COULD JUST GET HER HANDS ON THE CURE. Against all odds, Rachel joins forces with the brilliant, enigmatic Tavak in an adventure that will take them across three continents. They have but one piece of a much larger puzzel, and it will take all of their wits, instincts and cutting-edge technology to bring to light an ancient civilization's most amazing legacy. But as their lethal adversary draws closer, Rachel and Tavak will face murder and decit at every turn. And together they must race to unravel the explosive 4,500 - year-old secret before it is lost to the ages.