Wired Series by Douglas E. Richards

The sensational bestseller read by over a million people and translated into six languages. Richards is "a worthy successor to Michael Crichton," (SF Book.com), who can "keep you turning the pages all night long" (Douglas Preston).Kira Miller is a brilliant genetic engineer who discovers how to temporarily achieve a transcendent level of intelligence. But this enhancement comes at a high cost... moreThe sensational bestseller read by over a million people and translated into six languages. Richards is "a worthy successor to Michael Crichton," (SF Book.com), who can "keep you turning the pages all night long" (Douglas Preston).Kira Miller is a brilliant genetic engineer who discovers how to temporarily achieve a transcendent level of intelligence. But this enhancement comes at a high cost.When Kira is found to be behind a bioterror plot that threatens millions, special forces operative David Desh is tasked with hunting her down. But when Desh learns that the bioterror plot is just the tip of the iceberg, he is thrust into a byzantine maze of deception and intrigue, and becomes a key player in a deadly game he can't begin to understand. One that is certain to have a dramatic impact on the course of human history. . .Richards delivers a smart thriller crammed with breakneck action, unexpected twists, mind-expanding science, and intriguing concepts readers will be contemplating long after they've read the last page. less

The highly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times & USA Today bestseller, WIRED. Note: WIRED was the #1 bestselling Kindle book of 2011 in two major categories: sciencefiction and technothrillers (and 19th overall).Kira Miller is a brilliant scientist who discovers how to temporarily boost human IQ to dizzying levels. But this transcendent intelligence brings with it a ruthless megalomania... moreThe highly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times & USA Today bestseller, WIRED. Note: WIRED was the #1 bestselling Kindle book of 2011 in two major categories: sciencefiction and technothrillers (and 19th overall).Kira Miller is a brilliant scientist who discovers how to temporarily boost human IQ to dizzying levels. But this transcendent intelligence brings with it a ruthless megalomania. Determined to use her discovery to propel human civilization to a higher plane, despite this side effect, Kira and ex-special forces operative David Desh recruit a small group of accomplished scientists, all of whom are safely off the grid. Or so they think . . .Soon Kira and her team are fighting for their lives against unknown but powerful adversaries. Worse still, while on the run and being relentlessly attacked from all quarters, Kira comes across evidence of savage acts that the enhanced version of Desh kept hidden, even from himself. Now both she and Desh must question everything they think they know. Can they trust each other? Can they even trust themselves?And all the while, the greatest threat of all may be coming from an entirely unexpected direction. A threat that could lead to devastation on a global scale. And time is quickly running out . . .Like its predecessor, AMPED is a smart thriller crammed with breakneck action, unexpected twists, mind-blowing science, and philosophical and ethical concepts readers will be contemplating long after they've read the last page. less