First published 1997
A grand opening celebration is in full swing at the Nakamoto Tower, the new US headquarters of a Japanese conglomerate. But on the floor above, a beautiful woman's body is found in an empty conference room. As the investigation begins, it spirals into a high-stakes chase through a maze of industrial intrigue, where control of a vital American technology is the fiercely coveted prize. The Japanese saying "business is war" takes on a terrifying reality.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, high-stakes
Setting: California, Los Angeles, Japan, Nakamoto Tower, Downtown Los Angeles, University of Southern California, United States, Texas, Silicon Valley
416 pages · Paperback · Arrow/Children's