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The new "Oregon" Files adventure from the #1 "New York Times" bestselling grand master of adventure. Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the "Oregon" face their toughest challenge yet when a violent bank heist during the Monaco Grand Prix decimates the Corporation s accounts. To get the money back, Juan joins forces with an old friend from his days in the CIA so they can track down a rogue hacker and a ruthless former Ukrainian naval officer. It is only after the hunt begins that the enormity of the plan comes into focus: the bank theft is just the first step in a plot that will result in the deaths of millions and bring the world s economies to a standstill. The catalyst for the scheme? A stunning document stolen during Napoleon s disastrous invasion of Russia. But two hundred years later, it may be the thing that brings Europe to its knees. "From the Hardcover edition. ""
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Boyd Morrison is an author, actor, engineer, and Jeopardy! champion. He started his career working on NASA's space station project at Johnson Space Center, where he got the opportunity to fly on the Vomit Comet, the same plane used to train astronauts for zero gravity. After earning a PhD in engineering from Virginia Tech, he used his training to develop eleven US patents at Thomson/RCA. Boyd then managed a video game testing group in Microsoft's Xbox division before becoming a full-time writer. For non-fiction thrills, he enjoys white water rafting, skiing, scuba diving, and bungee jumping. Boyd is also a professional actor, appearing in films, commercials, and stage plays. In 2003 he fulfilled a lifelong dream and became a Jeopardy! champion. He currently lives in Seattle with his wife.
