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Cobalt
- Author
- Chris Bauer
- Narrator
- George Newbern
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 19 March 2024
- Run Time
- 8 hours 57 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
"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.
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Details
- Author
- Chris Bauer
- Narrator
- George Newbern
- Duration
- 8 hours 57 minutes
- Release Date
- 19 March 2024
- ISBN
- 9798855509342
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Thriller / suspense fiction, Crime and mystery fiction
Synopsis
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 authorWhen 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.
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