Part of Oregon Files, book 6
First published 2009
Juan Cabrillo commands the Oregon, a ship that appears broken down but hides advanced technology beneath its rusty exterior. When the U.S. Secretary of State's aircraft goes down during her flight to a diplomatic summit in Libya, the CIA turns to Cabrillo for help. They don't trust the Libyans to conduct an honest search. Cabrillo and his crew locate the crashed plane, but the Secretary of State has disappeared without a trace. Libya's new foreign minister harbors secret plans for the conference that threaten American interests. The mystery deepens when ancient Islamic scrolls and a naval battle from two centuries past become central to the conspiracy. Cabrillo must uncover the connection between historical events and present dangers. His investigation leads to a violent confrontation with Islamic terrorists on the open sea. The outcome will determine the fate of multiple nations.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: conspiracy, found-family, mystery
Setting: Libya, United States
Period: 21st Century
437 pages · Hardcover · Putnam Adult
Content warnings: violence