coolreads # Retro Books # Black Order

Black Order

Author: James Rollins

Publisher: HarperCollins

ISBN: 9780060765378

Year Published: 2007

James Rollins’ Black Order is a masterclass in the techno-thriller genre, blending cutting-edge science, historical conspiracy, and relentless action. As the third installment in the Sigma Force series, the novel continues Rollins’ tradition of crafting fast-paced narratives that appeal to fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and Michael Crichton. In Black Order, Rollins deftly balances multiple plot threads that span continents, ideologies, and timelines — drawing the reader into a mystery that is as intellectually intriguing as well as thrilling.

coolreads # Retro Books # Mr. Einstein's Secretary

Mr. Einstein's Secretary

Author: Matthew Reilly

Publisher: Orion

ISBN: 9781398721272

Year Published: 2024

Matthew Reilly's Mr. Einstein’s Secretary marks a notable shift from his signature high-octane thrillers. It delves into the realm of historical espionage with a narrative that spans four tumultuous decades of the 20th century.

coolreads # Retro Books # The Athena Project

The Athena Project 

Author: Brad Thor

Publisher: Pocket Star Books

ISBN: 9781439192979

Year Published: 2010

Brad Thor’s The Athena Project offers a high-octane thriller that branches off from his popular Scot Harvath series, introducing readers to a new team of operatives: four highly trained female agents from a covert, all-female Delta Force unit. Fast-paced and action-driven, the novel blends espionage, cutting-edge science, and military tactics in a way that will appeal to fans of techno-thrillers and clandestine ops fiction.

coolreads # Retro Books # Area 7

Area 7 

Author: Matthew Reilly

Publisher: Pan Books

ISBN: 9780330487580

Year Published: 2001

Matthew Reilly’s Area 7 is an adrenaline-fueled, high-octane thriller that picks up where his earlier novel Ice Station left off. This time, the indestructible Shane Schofield — code-named "Scarecrow" — returns for another explosive adventure, guarding the President of the United States during a seemingly routine base visit that quickly spirals into a deadly game of survival and betrayal.