Author: | Steve Worland | ISBN: | 9781742536385 |
Publisher: | Penguin Random House Australia | Publication: | August 22, 2012 |
Imprint: | Penguin eBooks | Language: | English |
Author: | Steve Worland |
ISBN: | 9781742536385 |
Publisher: | Penguin Random House Australia |
Publication: | August 22, 2012 |
Imprint: | Penguin eBooks |
Language: | English |
Strap in for a supersonic ride as Velocity blasts off at mach speed. From NASA's Cape Canaveral to the Central Australian desert, screenwriter Steve Worland's debut thriller sets a heart-stopping pace. A cast of brilliant characters combined with explosive action make this hugely enjoyable novel a genuine blockbuster.
THE ULTIMATE TEST OF COURAGE …
The MAN - an astronaut who has lost his mojo
The MISSION - to seek and destroy a hijacked space shuttle
The CARGO - enough weapons-grade Uranium-235 to irradiate Manhattan
The STAKES - the woman he loves and the fate of a city …
'A brilliant rollercoaster ride of a novel. I couldn't put it down.' Hugh Jackman
'If you enjoy Matthew Reilly ... you'll love this.'Bookseller+Publisher
'Steve Worland is a hell of a writer.' Justin Scott, NYT bestselling author of The Ship Killer and co-author of Clive Cussler's Isaac Bell Adventures
'Enormously enjoyable and incredibly readable.' James Bradley
'A cracker of a read. A fresh voice for fans of Mathew Reilly.' Sunday Canberra Times
'A cinematic blockbuster.' Men's Fitness
'A page turner in the mould of Matthew Reilly's fast-paced thrillers.' Greg Barron
'Reminds me of a Nicholas Cage action movie ... Fast-paced action and intrigue accompanied by humour and heart.' Book'd Out
Strap in for a supersonic ride as Velocity blasts off at mach speed. From NASA's Cape Canaveral to the Central Australian desert, screenwriter Steve Worland's debut thriller sets a heart-stopping pace. A cast of brilliant characters combined with explosive action make this hugely enjoyable novel a genuine blockbuster.
THE ULTIMATE TEST OF COURAGE …
The MAN - an astronaut who has lost his mojo
The MISSION - to seek and destroy a hijacked space shuttle
The CARGO - enough weapons-grade Uranium-235 to irradiate Manhattan
The STAKES - the woman he loves and the fate of a city …
'A brilliant rollercoaster ride of a novel. I couldn't put it down.' Hugh Jackman
'If you enjoy Matthew Reilly ... you'll love this.'Bookseller+Publisher
'Steve Worland is a hell of a writer.' Justin Scott, NYT bestselling author of The Ship Killer and co-author of Clive Cussler's Isaac Bell Adventures
'Enormously enjoyable and incredibly readable.' James Bradley
'A cracker of a read. A fresh voice for fans of Mathew Reilly.' Sunday Canberra Times
'A cinematic blockbuster.' Men's Fitness
'A page turner in the mould of Matthew Reilly's fast-paced thrillers.' Greg Barron
'Reminds me of a Nicholas Cage action movie ... Fast-paced action and intrigue accompanied by humour and heart.' Book'd Out