13 Days: The Pythagoras Conspiracy: Lynn Dayton Thriller #1

by L A Starks

Overview

"An explosive debut novel"--Boston Globe Book Forum "Starks has made an impressive debut with the command, passion, and insight of an insider." -Michael Lucker, executive producer, Lucky Dog Filmworks "Wow...Once I was hooked, I was flipping the pages as fast as possible. I loved the whole plot because I found it to be very unique. The characters were very realistic and I loved how the story is told from both the protagonist and villain's point of view." -Tina Chan, reviewer, The Book Landers

Energy executive Lynn Dayton thinks her challenge is fixing the troubled Houston refinery her company has just bought. But soon she must save it, and other refineries, from the havoc and deaths directed by a French saboteur, simultaneously fighting off threats to her own life. As Lynn deals with chemical leaks, disloyal employees, a new season of hurricanes, and mounting casualties, Robert Guillard, a corrupted idealist, tries to manipulate her through her vulnerable sister. Can Lynn save her sister, her thousands of colleagues, and herself?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780991110711
Publisher:	Nemaha Ridge Publishing Group LLC
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Lynn Dayton Thrillers , #1
Edition description:	2nd Revised, New Cover and Publisher ed.
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.78(d)

About the Author

L. A. Starks is the author of the Lynn Dayton thriller series and an energy investor. 13 DAYS: THE PYTHAGORAS CONSPIRACY, first in the series, received 5-star ratings. Starks is also multi-published in nonfiction. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She grew up in Oklahoma, earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from Tulane University in New Orleans and an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, and now lives in Texas. In addition to writing she works in the energy business, first in engineering, finance, and marketing and now in energy investing and as a paid contributor to Seeking Alpha. She's appeared at +150 book marketing events and has run several half-marathons.

Table of Contents

Notes for Understanding, front matter

Simplified Refinery Flow Diagram, front matter

Reading Guide for Book Discussion Groups, end matter

Editorial Reviews

(1)“A knockdown conspiracy. Starks has made an impressive debut with the command, passion, and insight of an insider.” --Michael Lucker, executive producer, Lucky Dog Filmworks

(2) Rating: Excellent “Author L A. Starks delivers an unstoppable thriller that put this reviewer in mind of bestselling novels of this genre over the last several decades, with the welcome addition of depth... When the reader turns the final page of 13 Days: The Pythagoras Conspiracy, it will be with an understanding and education gleaned smoothly and without strain or difficulty. This is truly a book which will linger in the reader's mind long after the final ending, as we wonder: “What if?” ... 13 Days: The Pythagoras Conspiracy is a thriller whose potentials are altogether too probable to ignore.”—Annie, Euro-Reviews

(3) “The characters are well developed, the plot twists are interesting, dialogue sharp and well crafted... I want to read more Lynn Dayton stories... If you are into thrillers, you will like 13 Days: The Pythagoras Conspiracy.” –Beth, Pure Textuality

(4) “Wow...I loved the whole plot because I found it to be unique. The characters were very realistic and I loved how the story is told from both the protagonist and villain's point of view.” --Tina Chan, reviewer, The Book Landers

(5)“This was a very fast-paced book! I couldn't put it down! It is a superb blend of the oil business, current events, and international intrigue. I felt like I was experiencing a front-page news story.” --Kathy, international executive

(6) 5 Stars. “I pulled the book out this week and haven't been able to put it down. The story is well written with personal crisis, drama, suspense, and just a touch of a romantic struggle. The characters are well developed. I am anxiously awaiting a sequel by L.A. Starks.”--Sonia

(7) “13 Days: The Pythagoras Conspiracy is a well-done industrial espionage and terrorism thriller about the global oil industry that along the way provides a fascinating look into the technology, politics, and vulnerabilities of this all-important sector of the world economy.” –William, telecommunications executive

(8) 5 Stars. “13 Days takes readers on a fast paced ride into the world of petroleum. I would describe this book as espionage, thriller, suspense and entertaining. The quality of the plot and character make it difficult to believe this is a debut novel. The characterization is exquisite. The plot is exciting and informative.”- -Readers Favorite

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