Countdown to Deception When Otis Thorne survives a vicious attack on campus, he unwittingly exposes a deadly conspiracy: the kidnapping of Noah, the master architect of the government's most sensitive systems. As the FBI frantically searches for Noah, Otis becomes convinced that the notorious Septem group is pulling the strings. Joining forces with the FBI, Otis embarks on a perilous quest to infiltrate the secret research facility and unravel its secrets. But with time running out, can Otis rescue Noah before the Septem group silences him forever? Experience a pulse-pounding thrill ride, packed with heart-stopping twists and turns that will leave you gasping for breath! Ideal for fans of high-stakes thrillers by Robert Ludlum, Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, Christopher Reich, Andrew Mayne, James Patterson, and Brendan DuBois.