This debut thriller introduces series protagonist engineer Lynn Dayton who must save the lives of her sister, her colleagues, and herself from a deadly French idealogue.

Energy executive Lynn Dayton thinks her challenge is fixing the troubled refinery her company has just acquired on the Houston Ship Channel. But soon she must save it, and other oil refineries, from the industrial havoc and deaths directed by a French saboteur, simultaneously fighting off threats to her own life.

As Lynn deals with chemical leaks, disloyal employees, a new season of hurricanes, and mounting casualties, Robert Guillard, a corrupted idealist, plans to manipulate her through her vulnerable sister. But Robert underestimates his prey.

“A knockdown conspiracy. Starks has made an impressive debut with the command, passion, and insight of an insider.” --Michael Lucker, executive producer, Lucky Dog Filmworks

Rating: Excellent “Author L A. Starks delivers an unstoppable thriller that put this reviewer in mind of bestselling novels of this genre over the last several decades, with the welcome addition of depth... When the reader turns the final page of 13 DAYS: THE PYTHAGORAS CONSPIRACY, it will be with an understanding and education gleaned smoothly and without strain or difficulty. This is truly a book which will linger in the reader's mind long after the final ending, as we wonder: “What if?” ... 13 DAYS: THE PYTHAGORAS CONSPIRACY is a thriller whose potentials are altogether too probable to ignore.”—Annie, Euro-Reviews

“The characters are well developed, the plot twists are interesting, dialogue sharp and well crafted... I want to read more Lynn Dayton stories... If you are into thrillers, you will like 13 DAYS: THE PYTHAGORAS CONSPIRACY.” –Beth, Pure Textuality

“Wow...I loved the whole plot because I found it to be unique. The characters were very realistic and I loved how the story is told from both the protagonist and villain's point of view.” --Tina Chan, reviewer, The Book Landers

“13 DAYS is a cross between Vince Flynn and Patricia Cornwell.” – reader

“This was a very fast-paced book! I couldn't put it down! It is a superb blend of the oil business, current events, and international intrigue. I felt like I was experiencing a front-page news story.” --Kathy, international executive

5 Stars. “I pulled the book out this week and haven't been able to put it down. The story is well written with personal crisis, drama, suspense, and just a touch of a romantic struggle. The characters are well developed. I am anxiously awaiting a sequel by L.A. Starks.”--Sonia

“13 DAYS: THE PYTHAGORAS CONSPIRACY is a well-done industrial espionage and terrorism thriller about the global oil industry that along the way provides a fascinating look into the technology, politics, and vulnerabilities of this all-important sector of the world economy.” –William, telecommunications executive