In southeastern Tennessee, a groundbreaking discovery is made that could revolutionize the world. But at what cost? Phil Kent is hired to assist an old friend to find funding for his revolutionary power source, but when big corporations can't buy him out, the secret cabal launches a dangerous campaign to eliminate the inventor and his prototypes. Phil calls in the help of former SEAL Bill Lander and the threat level escalates, leading to the involvement of CIA Director Jarrod Frazier and another retired SEAL, Jack Lauftis. As the danger grows, a sinister conspiracy unfolds, with questions arising about who's behind the power grab and what their motives are. This thrilling adventure exposes the ruthless tactics used to eliminate disruptive game-changers.
Note: All my books now are available as audiobooks on Amazon or Audible. C. K. Phillips is a retired educator who is an avid reader, author, and editor. After a career of teaching and grading composition, he finally determined to make time to fulfill his creative impulses, beginning his first series featuring Phil and Cyndi Kent, along with retired special forces operative Bill Lander. Comes the Awakening was his first novel, followed by the second book in the Kent/Lander series: Echoes of Skeletons Past The third book in the series is The Survival Initiative, followed by P.O.W.E.R., and the last book, The Superstitions. Phillips has now released the first book in his next series featuring Bronco Slade and Abby Malone, private investigators who have a knack for getting into dangerous situations. This book is A Clue Left Hanging. Although he implies no comparison to them, he points to Cussler, Baldacci, Brown, and Grisham as some who have inspired him to write. He lives with his wife in Southeast Tennessee. Phillips welcomes your comments.