Cobalt

Maximum Risk, Book 1

De: Chris Bauer

Narrado por: George Newbern

A high-stakes battle erupts over a game-changing cobalt deposit in small-town America.

"A cinematic globe-trotting roller coaster of a tale . . . "—Raymond Benson, New York Times bestselling author

When billionaire Max Fend and his hacker girlfriend Renee LeFrancois are enlisted by the FBI and CIA to search for a cobalt deposit in rural Pennsylvania, they're plunged into a race against time and international forces. Cobalt, the precious metal powering lithium-ion batteries, has the tech world scrambling for control, and the discovery of a new source ignites a frenzy. But as domestic and international stakeholders mobilize, the local community finds itself caught in the crossfire.

As adversaries close in, a deadly contract killer, a former Philly cop, a single mom reclaiming her identity, and a band of vigilante townspeople join the fight. With secrets unraveling and danger mounting, Max and Renee must risk it all to protect a community and their nation from unbridled greed.

In Cobalt, the quest for power and control collides with the will to protect, resulting in a thrilling, explosive showdown.

Contains mature themes.

©2024 Chris Bauer (P)2024 Tantor

Brutal

Such a slow play pace. Not a good addition to the max series. The other books have been great.