The Braintrust Series by Marc Stiegler

If a rocketship dies, who wins? The world’s most advanced rocket company suffers a catastrophic explosion that becomes a publicity disaster. Within hours, the new CEO Matt Toscano learns he faces much deeper trouble than a public relations problem— The California Governor plans to destroy him. Suddenly mankind’s best hope of better space travel lies on the water, with the BrainTrust... moreIf a rocketship dies, who wins? The world’s most advanced rocket company suffers a catastrophic explosion that becomes a publicity disaster. Within hours, the new CEO Matt Toscano learns he faces much deeper trouble than a public relations problem— The California Governor plans to destroy him. Suddenly mankind’s best hope of better space travel lies on the water, with the BrainTrust.Fortunately Dash Ambarawati, the BrainTrust’s most brilliant researcher, has studied rocket science since childhood. With her help, Matt stands a chance.But Dash brings trouble with her. Matt and Dash find themselves with a host of enemies on their heels, including the Russian Union Premier and the American President for Life. The race is on. One way or the other, this race will end in a Crescendo of Fire. Meanwhile, An itty bitty ninja gets her fondest wish. An ex-commando squares off with a Red Princess. And a retired project director toils quietly behind the scenes. Kidnappers, oligarchs, politicians, dictators, princelings—outwitting them is not just a job, it’s an adventure.  And all in a day’s work…on the BrainTrust. Scroll back to the top, and click “Read for Free” or “Buy Now” and kick back for a thought-provoking, action-packed adventure that will have you staying up all night reading to discover the truth! less

She's Invading the Cradle of Civilization Thousands of years ago, the northern plateau of China gave rise to the first great civilization.Now Jam, an ex-commando from the BrainTrust, is searching the plateau for the untapped geniuses needed to power the BrainTrust’s expansion. She leads a two-woman invasion that could roil the power structure in China to its core... moreShe's Invading the Cradle of Civilization Thousands of years ago, the northern plateau of China gave rise to the first great civilization.Now Jam, an ex-commando from the BrainTrust, is searching the plateau for the untapped geniuses needed to power the BrainTrust’s expansion. She leads a two-woman invasion that could roil the power structure in China to its core. As Jam rides roughshod over tyranny, bureaucracy and ignorance, as she accumulates ever more enemies, she wanders ever nearer to an ancient secret— The secret that powered the first Cradle of Civilization so long ago. Even with all the help she can get from her best friends Dash and Ping, will it be enough to bring the secret home where it belongs?Is Dash’s brilliance truly nonhuman? And above all, will Ping ever get to use her Big Gun? less