My name is Gemma Keyes. Other than my name, I am utterly forgettable—so those who never paid much attention to me in the first place haven’t exactly noticed that I’ve disappeared. Vanished. Oh, it’s much more complicated than it sounds. I’ve had to learn the hard way: Invisibility comes with its own set of problems.I should tell you about Dr. Daniel Bickel, world-renowned nanophysicist. We used … world-renowned nanophysicist. We used to work together, but I’ll be candid with you: He’s supposed to be dead. Well, he’s not. (Imagine my surprise.) Instead of the proverbial “six feet under,” he’s subsisting in an abandoned devolution cavern beneath the old Manzano Weapons Storage Facility on Kirtland Air Force Base here in Albuquerque.
“I need to show you what I’m protecting here, Gemma,” he insisted.
I stared into the clear glass case. I could hear . . . humming, clicking, buzzing. A faint haze inside the box shifted. Dissolved. Came back together. Reminded me of how mercury, when released on a plate, will flow and form new shapes. Only this, this thing was “flowing and forming” in midair.
“Do you see them?” Dr. Bickel asked.
“Them?” I was confused. My mouth opened to a stunned “o” as the silver haze resolved into blue letters.
H E L L O
Dr. Bickel hadn’t pressed any buttons. Hadn’t said anything to them. Hadn’t gestured.
He grinned. “Ah. They’ve noticed you. They know they haven’t seen you before.”
“Well, I wish they wouldn’t notice me!” I choked on the words, my eyes fixed on the glass case.
And I need to warn you about General Cushing. The rank and name likely conjure images of a lean but muscled old soldier, posture rigid, face cemented in unyielding lines, iron-gray hair cut high and tight. Let me disabuse you of that impression: General Imogene Cushing is short and a tiny bit plump. She wears her silvered hair in an elegant braid knotted at the nape of her neck, and she knows how to smile sweetly. With the deadliest of sharks.
You wouldn’t suspect a two-star general, an Air Force O-8, of being a traitor, would you?
Nanostealth
Book 1: Stealthy Steps
Book 2: Stealth Power
Book 3: Stealth Retribution
Book 4: Deep State Stealth
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It is slow, difficult to stay focused, in places boring may need to speed forward to finish. Problem is that it could have been good.
The most original mystery I’ve ever read that includes Christian viewpoints! I immediately bought the 2nd in the series, and when it’s done , I will buy the 3rd! It’s exciting and unpredictable!
Didn’t like it at all.
Very good original story. However, there was no closer in this book. You have to get the next 2 for the ending.
Great read! Inspirational too!
I will be reading the other two books. This book sets others apart in science and also caring and trusting
very well written
Loved this book so much I had to buy the sequel! Now at the end of book 2, I need to purchase the 3rd in the series! Wonderful book – scientific, great characters (both good and evil), inspirational, attention grabbing and holding – can’t say enough good things about her books and writing style.
Did not like it.
I couldn’t put it down and now that I’ve read it I can’t locate the sequel which I would devour. Even the addition of NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) to one of the peripheral characters intrigued me.
The author has used an unexpected twist on the classic The Invisible Man, bringing the theme into this century and also the realm of real possibility.
All 3 books are great. Had to buy the second 2 after reading the first !
A really interesting concept of nanobots and secret laboratories. Excellent “bad-guy(woman)! The plot was laid out well and also touched your spiritual side. Good book. Wpuld like to read the next one.
Really enjoyed this book and bought the other two books in the series. want to see more!!!
Believable, authentic characters set in an almost unbelievable story! I CAN’T WAIT TO REAX BOOK 2! I highly recommend this book AND author!
Liked this book. Was a n unusual book.