"FOR ME, NU GRIME MEASURED UP TO JACK REACHER-UNTIL, THAT IS, I MET PETER ASH." -ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Peter Ash has a woman's life in his hands-and her mystery is stranger than he could ever imagine. ar veteran Peter Ash sought peace and quiet among the towering redwoods of northern California, but when he stumbles upon a grizzly, he's forced to make a strategic retreat up a nearby sap- ling. There, he finds something strange: a climbing rope, affixed to a distant branch above. It leads to another, and another, up through the giant tree canopy, ending at a hanging platform. On the platform is a woman on the run. From below them come the sounds of men and gunshots. Joining forces and only one step ahead of their pursuers, Peter and his companion must race to unravel this peculiar mystery. What they find leads to an eccentric recluse, a shadowy pseudo-military organization, and an extraordinary tool that may change the modern world forever. "A suspenseful high-tech ride, complete with a steadily mounting body count and a compelling protagonist." -BOOKLIST (starred review) "Good twists on the way to a hair-raising finish. Another fine thriller in what's