<p>Journey to the Crossroads of Science and Myth--Winner of the Chanticleer Global Thriller Grand&nbsp;Prize and the Cygnus Speculative Fiction award</p><p>The New Leprosy plague and a geomagnetic reversal threaten the world&#39;s precarious balance. When jaded American expat Peter Mitchell agrees to transport mysterious Ariadne Demodakis to sacred sites in the Greek islands, the sailor convinces himself it&#39;s just another 'freelance import' job. But when his passenger is pursued by the terrorist Sons of the Prophet, mercenaries, and a cult of warrior women, Peter realizes there&#39;s more to the young bioelectricity researcher than he first believed. Then paparazza Leeza Conreid blackmails her way onto the boat, intent on sabotage, and Peter nearly&nbsp;walks away from the deal. Ariadne&nbsp;seeks to confirm a connection between the pandemic, geologic upheavals, and ancient lore that promises healing for humans and the planet.&nbsp;&nbsp;Peter will need all his wits and weapons to protect Ariadne as she labors to control her connection to the dangerous forces that may deliver a global cure. Or destroy them all.</p><p>&ldquo;<em>The Ariadne Connection &nbsp;</em>takes the reader on a visual feast through the azure waters and rugged Mediterranean landscapes of the Greek Islands while tapping into the deep roots of mythological tradition&hellip;. A rocket-paced thrill ride that delivers complex, engaging characters in a laser-sharp plot.&rdquo;&nbsp; &ndash;Chanticleer Reviews</p><p>&ldquo;Draws connections between humanity&#39;s moral compass and the well-being of the planet we live on.&rdquo; <em> &ndash;</em>The Bookmonger Review</p><p>'A thrilling adventure with unexpected twists and turns.' Readers&#39; Favorite 5-Star Review</p><p>'Pulses with admirable energy.' -William Dietrich, NY Times bestselling author.</p>