It was born in the mind of a benevolent genius. It became a weapon that could rule the world. New York City, 1943 Nikola Tesla, possessor of the most brilliant mind in the history of physics, lies dying in the dark. His death appears to be natural. It is not. It is the opening act in the deadliest conspiracy the world has ever known. Washington D.C., 1984 A secret society of eight powerful corporate titans are only step away from using Tesla's stolen papers to create the world's ultimate weapon. Only two people stand in their way: a beautiful woman with a secret and a rugged ex-navy pilot who are desperate to save themselves, and the world, from The Tesla Bequest. Praise for Lewis Perdue "For readers who want a thriller that's gripping and entertaining." The Pittsburgh Press "He can't be accused of shorten-changing the reader on action. His books move." Newport Daily Press "Perdue seems to know the spy set intimately." Los Angeles Times "Fast-paced and suspenseful. Excellent spy adventure reading." Wichita Falls Times "A sweep of events that keep the imagination working full-time." Akron-Beacon Journal "His books keep you eagerly turning the pages long after lights out time." Biloxi Sun Herald