Iris Johansen

Silent Thunder Iris Johansen

Publisher Marketing:"It was the assignment of a lifetime. " Brilliant marine architect Hannah Bryson has been given a priceless opportunity. A U. S. maritime museum has just acquired the former pride of the Soviet fleet, the decommissioned submarine "Silent Thunder," for public exhibition. Hannah must inspect every single inch of this legendary nuclear attack sub and design modifications that will make it safe for the thousands of expected visitors. Enlisting the aid of her brother, Connor, they examine the enormous vessel and delve into its long and lethal history. "But it was a trap. " On a routine check, Connor discovers a mysterious message behind one of the ship s panels. But before he can figure out what it means, there s a deadly assault on "Silent Thunder." The U. S. government warns Hannah against it, but she ll stop at nothing to find the ruthless mastermind behind the plot. Even if it means joining forces with a mysterious man who may be even more dangerous than the enemy she has sworn to bring down. As Hannah finds herself caught in the crossfire of an epic standoff, her only hope for survival is to unravel "Silent Thunder's" explosive secret. But someone s willing to kill to make sure "Silent Thunder" stays silent. Brisk, exhilarating, and filled with authentic details, "Silent Thunder" is the brainchild of the biggest name in suspense teamed with the stunning, intricate plot twists of an Edgar Award-winning author. Get ready for an incredible thrill ride!Praise for Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen The adrenaline-fueled narrative will keep Johansen fans eagerly turning the pages. "Publishers Weekly" on "Quicksand" An absolute stunner of a thriller. "Booklist" on "Beyond Belief"" Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/25/2008 pg. 70 (EAN 9781423329510, Compact Disc) Booklist 03/01/2008 pg. 30 (EAN 9780312367992, Hardcover) Library Journal Prepub Alert 03/15/2008 pg. 51 (EAN 9780312367992, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 05/12/2008 pg. 38 (EAN 9780312367992, Hardcover) Romantic Times 07/01/2008 pg. 78 (EAN 9780312367992, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly Best Books 03/23/2009 pg. 19 (EAN 9780312367992, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Johansen, Iris Iris Johansen is the New York Times bestselling author of What Doesn t Kill You, Eve, Quinn, Bonnie, Chasing the Night, Eight Days to Live, Blood Game, Deadlock, Dark Summer, Pandora s Daughter, Quicksand, Killer Dreams, On the Run, Countdown, Firestorm, Fatal Tide, Dead Aim, No One to Trust, and more. And with her son, Roy Johansen, she has co-authored Close Your Eyes, Shadow Zone, Storm Cycle, and Silent Thunder. Contributor Bio:  Johansen, Roy Roy Johansen is an Edgar Award winning author and the son of Iris Johansen. He has written many well-received mysteries, including Close Your Eyes (w/Iris Johansen), Shadow Zone (w/ Iris Johansen), Storm Cycle (w/ Iris Johansen), and Silent Thunder (w/ Iris Johansen), Deadly Visions, Beyond Belief and The Answer Man. Contributor Bio:  Van Dyck, Jennifer Jennifer Van Dyck has starred on and off Broadway, in such films as The Contender and Bullets Over Broadway, and on television in Law & Order and Spin City.