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Name: The Hammer of Eden
Rating: 3.6 (5 reviews)
Author: Ken Follett

In the bustling streets of Los Angeles, Judy Maddox, a government investigator, is tasked with investigating an anonymous threat claiming that earthquakes can be triggered. Unbeknownst to her, her boss has a grudge against her, leading her to pursue a dubious assignment. As her research uncovers a maverick seismologist named Michael Quercus, Judy discovers that an earthquake can indeed be caused deliberately. When a tremor in a remote desert area is confirmed as machine-generated, Judy realizes Michael's predictions are accurate. However, who is behind the terror attacks, and how can she stop them before the next tremor strikes? With the help of the quirky but captivating Michael, Judy races against time to prevent another disaster and save the day.

First publish date: 1998

Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense

Authors: Ken Follett

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