Velocity

by Steve Worland · 2012

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Strap in for the ride of your life as Velocity blasts off at mach speed. From NASA's Cape Canaveral to the Central Australian desert, screenwriter Steve Worlands' debut thriller sets a heart-stopping pace in a perfect blend of action, adventure and thrills.

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The Man- an astronaut who has lost his mojo

The Mission- to seek and destroy a hijacked space shuttle

The Cargo- enough weapons-grade Uranium-235 to irradiate Manhattan

The Stakes- the woman he loves and the fate of a city

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thrillerthrillerMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of thiscrimecrimeMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2010s2010sMore like thisLess of thisAustraliaAustraliaMore like thisLess of this
Mood
intenseintenseMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 353 pages

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