Storm Cycle

Rachel is a computer genius who is managing a supercomputer and using it to try find a cure for a rare disease that her sister has. Tavak is a genius adventurer who is looking for the discoveries of an ancient Egyptian physician that might offer a cure (and make him a fortune). He is stealing time from her computer but asks for her help when he is trapped in a tomb by rivals also looking for Peseshet's secrets. Together they search for Peseshet's hidden tablets and survive many harrowing attempts on their lives.

This was an excellent page turner. I liked the suspense. My only caveat was that the romance aspects were so minimal.

Rachel Kirby is desperately trying to find a cure for her ailing sister using a computer called Jonesy. But not only is someone--John Tavak--siphoning off some of the computer's processing power but someone is out to kill her. Furthermore, John Tavak in Egypt needs her help. Together, they search the ancient history, hoping that Peseshet may give them the key to save Rachel's sister's life...and their own.

Very well thought out story and very well written. I enjoyed it.

Nonsensical romantic introspection overly injected into what could have been a decent and enjoyably ridiculous adventure story. I've read a few of her previous books, and those vague memories led me to say, "Sure, for $4, it's a good bet." I lost the bet. She's off my list, I'm afraid, and I'll look askance at anything by Roy, as I suspect him of being a wuss.

It was a good read. Lots of action with just a tad bit of romance thrown in. The romance aspect was a bit predictable and not really necessary, but it didn't really get in the way of the story. It's an action book with 2 mysteries. Why is someone trying to kill Rachel, a computer genius who is trying to find a cure for her younger sister's rare illness? And, will Rachel and Tavak, an enigmatic adventurer that Rachel joins forces with, find an ancient collection of tablets that may contain cures for various diseases (including the illness Rachel's sister suffers from) before the men hired by the owner of a pharmaceutical company looking to maintain his bottom line?

I liked learning about the technology they mention in the book. They were show more nice enough to include an Author's Note at the end regarding more information on the subject. Overall, the book was good. My only regret - I wish I was half as smart as the two main characters. show less

I liked this book much more than the previous one they did together. Lots of good action, tech, little bit of romance, a mystery to follow. An altogether enjoyable read! Looking forward to more from mother and son.

This book was ok. Not great, just ok. The two main characters, Rachel and Tavak, were both arrogant and unlikable. By the end of the book, they had both grown on me, but having two such characters is not the best way to engage the reader. The story about a search for an ancient Egyptian cure was interesting and thought provoking. But overall, the book was not as good as some of the other ones I have read from this author.

I bought this audiobook at a library book sale and there was some skipping on a couple of the CDs. However, I don't think I missed much. Even though I drove while giving only half an ear to the book I found I was able to predict what was going to happen. No big mysteries for me.

Rachel Kirby has a sister with a degenerative disease Rachel is desperate to find a cure for. Her last option deals with the rumor of an ancient Egyptian healer who left her secrets buried with her in her tomb. Rachel joins forces with a zillionaire named Tavak to discover the location of Perseshet's tomb before others can destroy any evidence.

I was bothered by the destruction of the tomb with little regard to the archeological value but, hey, what else would I show more expect from a book like this?

Basically, it was mildly entertaining. show less