Blood on the Equator - Smith, R D D

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Résumé :
Detective Jenn Moreno pursues the murderer of a global oil executive across her native country of Ecuador. She suspects that the murderer is hiding among the members of an international group of eco-tourists on a running vacation that spans the Ecuadorian Andes mountains, Amazon rainforest, and Gal?pagos Islands. The murder of the Aspire Oil CEO during a lavish banquet in Quito, Ecuador sends shockwaves through the corridors of power. Known for his cutthroat business acumen, the CEO had just clinched a contentious deal to exploit oil reserves deep in the Amazon jungle, promising prosperity for some and ruin for others. Found dead in his hotel shower, still dressed in a tuxedo, his demise becomes a high-profile case for the local authorities. Federal agents suspect foul play within the oil giant's own ranks, a power struggle that could reshape the future of the oil company. However, the dogged Detective Jenn Moreno isn't satisfied with the internal conspiracy theory. After discovering peculiar clues at the crime scene, her suspicion veers toward an unexpected group: an international ensemble of eco-runners staying at the same luxury hotel. Defying explicit orders, Detective Moreno delves deeper into the eco-runners' ostensibly innocent world. Suspenseful and rich with the vivid landscapes of Ecuador, this murder mystery explores the deadly intersections of environmentalism, corporate greed, and personal vendettas. Can Detective Moreno catch the murderer before her investigation is cut brutally short? Join her on this perilous journey across Ecuador, where nature's beauty conceals deadly secrets....

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R.D.D. Smith crafts medical thrillers and science fiction that push the boundaries of surgical technology, artificial intelligence, and human consciousness. His intimate knowledge of these fields comes from an illustrious career as a Chief Technology Officer in healthcare, military simulation, and defense technology. For a decade, he led groundbreaking research in robotic surgery at AdventHealth's Nicholson Center, while also serving on the faculties of Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and the University of Central Florida's College of Medicine. He has been a lecturer at Georgia Tech, Texas Tech, Florida Tech, and several other prestigious institutions. His expertise spans continents, having directed international projects across Europe, Asia, and North America. As CTO for the U.S. Army's Simulation and Training Command, he was a visionary for military training systems, earning the Commander's Medal for Civilian Service. His innovations in healthcare and simulation technology have garnered numerous prestigious awards, including the ACM Distinguished Contribution Award, the Des Cummings Healthcare Innovation Award, and the SCS Outstanding Contribution Award in Simulation.When not crafting pulse-pounding medical thrillers, Smith writes travel adventures inspired by his global running expeditions. He lives in Florida with his wife and pets, where he continues to consult on medical simulation and technology innovation while working on his next novel that blends cutting-edge technology with the complexities of human experience....