While working in a Middle Eastern desert, Rip Cantrell sees a flash of light reflected from a piece of metal. When Rip investigates the reflection, it turns out to be a flying saucer buried underground. A US satellite spots the saucer and the government dispatches a team of Air Force personnel, including former Air Force test pilot Charlotte “Charley” Pine. When attacked by several military groups representing both government and private interests, Rip and Charley manage to escape and fly the 140,000-year-old saucer away from the desert in the nick of time. They return to the US only to come face-to-face with a billionaire who plans to auction the saucer to the highest bidder. Now Rip and Charley must dodge bullets and mayhem while they search for a way that insures that all mankind will benefit from this incredible discovery.
Okay, this isn’t a romance story, but it is one of the best books I’ve read in years. The story is like reading about a kid’s dream of finding their own personal flying saucer and all of the subsequent adventures he has. This tale has a believable plot that makes it seem plausible that someone could find and fly a saucer. I’ve had a similar story bouncing around in my head for years – too bad it wouldn’t be acceptable as a Blaze or even an HQN :( . If you enjoy science fiction or techno-thrillers, you absolutely have to read this book. Even if you don't, it's still a pretty good story.
Details: St. Martins, March 2002
Bottom line: An excellent book
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