First published 1997
A commercial airliner bound from Hong Kong to Denver suffers a midair disaster, leaving three passengers dead and fifty-six injured. But the pilot manages a harrowing landing, triggering a high-stakes investigation. Quality assurance VP Casey Singleton is tasked with getting to the bottom of the accident before the media and the public demand answers. As she digs into the details, she uncovers a complex web of corporate intrigue, manufacturing shortcuts, and secrets that someone is willing to kill to protect. With time running out, Casey must risk everything to uncover the truth and prevent further disaster.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, aviation
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, race-against-time
Setting: Burbank, California, China, Denver, Hong Kong, Los Angeles International Airport, South Korea, USA
448 pages · Paperback · Ballantine Books