Salem's Cipher Author:Jess Lourey A troubled codebreaker faces an epic plot reaching back through centuries of America?s secret history Salem Wiley is a genius cryptanalyst, courted by the world?s top security agencies ever since making a breakthrough discovery in her field of quantum computing. She?s also an agoraphobe, shackled to a narrow routine by her fear of public places... more ». When her mother?s disappearance is linked to a plot to assassinate the country?s first viable female presidential candidate, Salem finds herself both target and detective in a modern-day witch hunt. Drawn into a labyrinth of messages encrypted by Emily Dickinson and centuries-old codes tucked inside the Beale Cipher, Salem begins to uncover the truth: an ancient and ruthless group is hell-bent on ruling the world, and only a select group of women stands in its way. Praise: "A fast-paced, sometimes brutal thriller reminiscent of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code." ?Booklist (starred review) "Complex protagonists who overcome many obstacles take adventurous readers on a hair-raising thrill ride."?Library Journal (starred review) ?The fascinating historical information combined with a storyline ripped from the headlines will hook conspiracy theorists and action addicts alike.??Kirkus Reviews "Salem's Cipher is the best kind of fun. A witchy romp with plenty of adventure, intrigue, thrills, friendship, and heart."?Chelsea Cain, New York Times bestselling author "Salem's Cipher is a bona fide page-turner?packed with wonderfully complex characters, surprising twists and thrilling action. Troubled, razor-sharp Salem is truly a heroine to cheer for. I'd follow her anywhere."?Alison Gaylin, USA Today bestselling author « less