While investigating the theft of a 4000-year-old biblical artifact, an OSI special agent finds herself confronted with an international fugitive who threatens to destroy Las Vegas with a nuclear device if a multi-million-dollar ransom from the casinos is not paid. Advance praise for THE BLADE: "Sholes & Moore are at the top of their game in this dark, chilling cat-and-mouse race to stop an unimaginable act of terrorism. THE BLADE is full-throttle thriller writing." -- David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of MURDER AS A FINE ART. "Completely kept me guessing. THE BLADE delivers a razor edge of suspense. As fast as you think you know what's going on, you're wrong. An absolute thrill ride." -- Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of CATCH ME "History and suspense entangle from page one, forming a plot rife with deceit and deception. Sholes & Moore write with a confident, assured hand --- always keeping the reader primed and ready for the gut punch. This is another terrific outing. I highly recommend that you sink your claws into this entertaining nugget." -- Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of THE COLUMBUS AFFAIR "THE BLADE by Sholes & Moore is an epic thriller, combining contemporary suspense and historical mystery. From the opening scene in Iraq to the final explosion at Big Bear Lake in Colorado, this is one hell of a thrill ride. Well-crafted, with vivid settings and a premise that will blow your mind, this thriller is not to be missed Highly recommended." -- Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE MONSTER OF FLORENCE "Fast. Fresh. Fascinating. THE BLADE is another razor-sharp thriller from one of my favorite writing teams " -- Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of BLACK LIST