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- A CIA agent takes on a dangerous mission with consequences beyond this world in the second instalment of Davis Bunn's epic sci-fi series.
- Author(s): Davis Bunn
- 384 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
- Series Name: Rowan Novel
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"CIA field agent Kelly Kaiser is drawn into a dangerous, top-secret mission to stop the number of people affected by the rowan tree's mysterious forces getting out of control."--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
A CIA agent takes on a dangerous mission with consequences beyond this world in the second instalment of Davis Bunn's epic sci-fi series.
"Swiftly paced with a deep look at how a transition can help heal past personal traumas, Bunn's latest will interest sf readers"
A mysterious rowan tree with otherworldly powers continues to exert its strange influence over humanity, transforming those it comes in contact with in superhuman ways.
Junior CIA field agent Kelly Kaiser has a job to do - she's been tasked with hunting those people down and preventing the spread of the rowan tree's alien powers.
Still reeling from a botched mission targeting the drug lord who murdered her fiancé, Kelly is suddenly pulled into a war between alien forces and humanity. Facing an enemy she cannot see or define, Kelly must rely on all her training and cunning.
But in this epic game of survival who can she really trust? And is there more to her fiancé's death than meets the eye?
The second book in internationally bestselling author Davis Bunn's gripping and imaginative Rowan trilogy. A mind-bending blend of science fiction and urban fantasy for fans of Jeff Vandermeer, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Ben Aaronovitch.
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A fast-paced, retro-feeling sci-fi mystery . . . good fun-- "Publishers Weekly on Prime Directive"
A stylistically complex work that lends itself to a variety of audiences-- "Library Journal Starred Review of The Domino Effect"
A wild ride-- "Kirkus Reviews on Island of Time"
Bunn's imaginative thriller combines propulsive plotting with sharp observations-- "Publishers Weekly on Burden of Proof"
Impressive . . . Bunn keeps the suspense high, delivering fascinating sci-fi concepts, flawed but determined characters, and some shocking revelations-- "Publishers Weekly on The Rowan"
Swiftly paced with a deep look at how a transition can help heal past personal traumas, Bunn's latest will interest sf readers-- "Booklist"
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