
The Contestant
Josh Lane Thrillers, Book 1
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Nick Thacker
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Save himself? Or save the world?
When ex-Air Force computer genius Josh Lane is kidnapped at gunpoint and wakes up in a cell, he's faced with a deadly ultimatum: Solve a computer problem...or die.
With no way out and no idea who his captors are, Josh must use all his skills and quick thinking to survive. But as he delves deeper into the complex puzzle, he realizes that the stakes are even higher than he thought.
The consequences of failure could be catastrophic.
But to win...that may cost even more.
It's a game called Escape from Eden, and Josh is the newest Contestant. He has no choice but to play, even if losing means death.
From USA Today best-selling author Nick Thacker comes a near-future, action-packed technological thriller you simply will not be able to put down. Twists at every turn, the Josh Lane Technothrillers series is perfect for fans of Robert Ludlum, Douglas E. Richards, and Tom Clancy.
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- GDolle
- 10-25-23
Very enjoyable.
This was a very good read. It had an interesting plot and characters. It’s a quick read and ends with a cliffhanger.
I’m hopeful the story will continue soon.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-21-23
Good Read
Once I got into the book, a mind grabber, couldn’t wait to read more. Awesome
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