After his wife leaves him for another man, Hugues Martin's life revolves solely around two things--the celebrated five-star hotel he owns and manages in New York City and his daughter Heloise. At four, Heloise becomes the only woman in her father's life; by seven, she is the undisputed queen of the Hotel Vendome. And as the years pass, despite her mother's abandonment, she basks in her father's love, the devotion of the hotel's staff, and the affection...

The suspenseful story of a young man thrust into the fight of his life. He races against time and ruthless criminals in pursuit of the truth about the mysterious death of his father and the key to a history-changing secret.

"Trapped with a train bearing down on him, Cal's chances of survival look grim. The stakes are getting higher, but all the clues to the Ormond Singularity just lead to more puzzles and more danger"--P. [4] of cover.

"The December 31st deadline is fast approaching, and Cal's enemies are closing in on all sides. Even the notorious "Toe Cutter" Durham has emerged from the underworld to join the hunt."--P. [4] of cover.

"With the battle for Texas independence fought and won, and the Union being torn apart by civil war, a new threat has arisen on the border between Mexico and the Republic of Texas. John Henry McAllen hoped his fighting days were over. But when the corrupt sheriff of Brownsville is gunned down by a Mexican ex-soldier, Sam Houston - now the Texas governor - declares martial law. Yet another war is about to erupt, and McAllen's son Gideon is taken captive....

Buried in a coffin, Cal's chances of survival are running out as fast as the air around him. Thanks to his unknown attackers, he's lost the Jewel and the Riddle, and now his life hangs in the balance. Six feet under.

Kelly Jenkins heads to bucolic Blue Moon, Alabama, believing a new life will heal the two orphaned children in her care. Signing on to revive the drive-in theater seems like a worthy venture, until she discovers the property is in deep disrepair. Still, spurred on by the elderly owner's plea, Kelly takes on the renovation, beginning with an ancient tree that needs to come down -- and unexpectedly bringing on the wrath of her reclusive neighbor . ....

Cal Ormond travels to Ireland in search of the final clues to his father's death. He must reach the Ormond Singularity before the stroke of midnight. In the final days of this deadly 365-day countdown, it is clear that any second could be his last.