Link, Vol. 8 FROM OUR EDITORS
Link is the electrifying debut thriller from Hollywood screenwriter Walt Becker. If you enjoyed the spellbinding Neanderthal, then Link is right up your alley. Fast-paced Indiana Jones-type excitement, credible research, a clever plot, and an explosive conclusion make Link an impressively action-packed tale.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The final piece has been found. In a tiny cave in Central Africa, paleoanthropologist Samantha Colby has discovered the skeleton of what might be the long-sought missing link between ape and man. But the ancient bones raise more questions then they answer-and they suggest that human ancestry can be traced to something previously unimaginable. ..The most important discovery in civilization's history could mean death for Colby and renegade scientist Jack Austin. For it will lead them to even greater revelations that could rock the world-and to secrets no human should know.The final piece has been found. In a tiny cave in Central Africa, paleoanthropologist Samantha Colby has discovered the skeleton of what might be the long-sought missing link between ape and man. But the ancient bones raise more questions then they answer-and they suggest that human ancestry can be traced to something previously unimaginable. ..The most important discovery in civilization's history could mean death for Colby and renegade scientist Jack Austin. For it will lead them to even greater revelations that could rock the world-and to secrets no human should know.
Author Biography:
Walt Becker is an author, director, and screenwriter for film and television. A native of Pasadena, California, he received a B.A. in communications from UCLA and his master's degree from the USC School of Film and Television. He wrote and directed the feature film comedy Buying the Cow for Destination Films and Sony Pictures, and his first book, Link, was published in 1998.
SYNOPSIS
The final piece has been found. In a tiny cave in Central Africa, paleoanthropologist Samantha Colby has discovered the skeleton of what might be the long-sought missing link between ape and man. But the ancient bones raise more questions then they answer-and they suggest that human ancestry can be traced to something previously unimaginable. ..The most important discovery in civilization's history could mean death for Colby and renegade scientist Jack Austin. For it will lead them to even greater revelations that could rock the world-and to secrets no human should know.
FROM THE CRITICS
Cynthia Sanz
Nothing missing here...an irresistible sci-fi thriller. -- People Magazine
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Walt Becker has written one of the finest first novels I've read in years. Link starts with a fascinating premise and moves on to a gripping plot, intriguing characters, and very god writing. The opening scenes actually gave me goose bumps. Link is a winner. Nelson DeMille
Walt Becker has created a fast-paced odyssey that never lets up. Can't wait for the next one. Clive Cussler
An outstanding adventure novel. Tony Hillerman
Gripping�fascinating�Link is a winner.
Nelson DeMille