If a rocketship dies, who wins?

The world’s most advanced rocket company suffers a catastrophic explosion that becomes a publicity disaster. Within hours, the new CEO Matt Toscano learns he faces much deeper trouble than a public relations problem—

The California Governor plans to destroy him.

Suddenly mankind’s best hope of better space travel lies on the water, with the BrainTrust.

Fortunately Dash Ambarawati, the BrainTrust’s most brilliant researcher, has studied rocket science since childhood. With her help, Matt stands a chance.

But Dash brings trouble with her. Matt and Dash find themselves with a host of enemies on their heels, including the Russian Union Premier and the American President for Life. The race is on.

One way or the other, this race will end in a Crescendo of Fire.

Meanwhile,

An itty bitty ninja gets her fondest wish. An ex-commando squares off with a Red Princess. And a retired project director toils quietly behind the scenes.

Kidnappers, oligarchs, politicians, dictators, princelings—outwitting them is not just a job, it’s an adventure. 

And all in a day’s work…on the BrainTrust.

Scroll back to the top, and click “Read for Free” or “Buy Now” and kick back for a thought-provoking, action-packed adventure that will have you staying up all night reading to discover the truth!

Crescendo Of Fire

Chapter 17















Also by Marc Stiegler








The Braintrust: A Harmony of Enemies
(1)

(Prometheus Award Nominee)

The Braintrust: A Crescendo of Fire (2)

Valentina

(Hugo Award Finalist)

David's Sling

(Prometheus Award Finalist)

EarthWeb

The Gentle Seduct...















Also by Marc Stiegler








The Braintrust: A Harmony of Enemies
(1)

(Prometheus Award Nominee)

The Braintrust: A Crescendo of Fire (2)

Valentina

(Hugo Award Finalist)

David's Sling

(Prometheus Award Finalist)

EarthWeb

The Gentle Seduct...

Chapter 16