CHERRY BOMB - Thompson, Michael

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Résumé :
The year is 2031 and the US is rapidly devolving into a third world country. Corruption has become public knowledge and the middle-class clings to existence by its fingertips while the federal government does everything in its power to prevent total anarchy. Law enforcement has suffered some of the most devastating cuts - including the Seattle Police Department, employer of Inspector Calvin Lee Asher. When Calvin's ex-girlfriend turns up brutally murdered, he is denied the investigation and assigned instead to uncover a murder conspiracy that resulted in the death of one of the richest men in the country, and a long time friend of his late father. Calvin knows from the get-go that all parties involved are manipulating his investigation, but when the NSA claims terrorism may be involved, the inspector finds himself caught in a web of conspiracies that threaten to destroy what remains of the social order....

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Michael Thompson is an award-winning author and illustrator from Northern Virginia. He began his career at thirteen with the publication of his action-packed illustrated chapter book series, Chicken Boy. His debut YA portal fantasy novel, World of the Orb, earned international acclaim in the Feathered Quill Book Awards, alongside his folkloric fantasy sea adventure novel, Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters. In his most recent publication, Winslow Hoffner's High-Sailing Adventures, Michael returns to the enchanting world of Winslow Hoffner with witty characters, gripping mystery, and fast-paced storytelling decorated by such myths as the Loch Ness Monster and other awe-inspiring legends of cryptozoology.Michael continues to produce immersive stories in diverse mediums, sharing the theme of plunging ordinary characters into extraordinary situations, with emphases on adventure, humor, and heart.For more information and a complete list of Michael's award-winning works, please visit: MichaelThompsonBooks.com...