Deception Point

Dan Brown

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A shocking scientific discovery. A conspiracy of staggering brilliance. A thriller unlike any you've read....

When a NASA satellite discovers an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic sea, the floundering space agency proclaims a much-needed victory-a victory with profound implications for NASA policy and the impending presidential election. To verify the authenticity of the find, the White house calls upon the skills of intelligence analyst Rachel Sexton. Accompanied by a team of experts, including the charismatic scholar Michael Tolland, Rachel travels to the Arctic and uncovers the unthinkable: evidence of scientific trickery-a bold deception that threatens to plunge the world into controversy. But before she can warn the President, Rachel and Michael are ambushed by a team of assassins. Fleeing for their lives across a desolate and lethal landscape, their only hope for survival is to discover who is begin this masterful plot. The truth, they will learn, is the most shocking deception of all.

Published
2001
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Dan Brown

Dan Brown’s name is synonymous with intricate puzzles, historical mysteries, and high-octane thrills. Born in Exeter, New Hampshire, in 1964, he grew up with a deep love for both history and technology, two passions that would go on to define his writing career. Before finding fame as a novelist, Brown was a musician and a teacher, his creativity channeled through different avenues. But it wasn’t until the release of The Da Vinci Code in 2003 that Brown would become a global phenomenon, captivating millions with his trademark blend of history, religion, and cryptic codes. In The Da Vinci Code, readers are introduced to Harvard symbologist…