First published 2010
Hannah Bryson maps the ancient underwater metropolis of Marinth in the Atlantic Ocean when she uncovers evidence that explains the thriving city's sudden vanishing. The once-glorious civilization disappeared without warning, leaving scientists baffled for decades. Hannah's discovery reveals an explosive secret that threatens the modern world. Someone else recognizes the danger her findings represent. When thieves steal her crucial artifact during transport to a research facility, Hannah faces a ruthless enemy who kills without hesitation. The villain makes Hannah his primary target. She turns to Kirov, a lethal man from her past, for protection. Hannah and Kirov must decode Marinth's final mystery before global disaster strikes. Their investigation becomes a deadly contest where Hannah learns she cannot trust anyone completely.
Genres: adventure, mystery, archaeology, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Atlantic Ocean, Marinth
Period: Modern
384 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press