The Rise

His underground Antarctic nation is a secret to the rest of the world. A place of advanced technology, zero unemployment, no crime and an extended lifespan, it is the perfect society... until now.

A silent coup results in a change of leadership, transforming new swabia into a police state that sees science officer Hans Schuman caught in the middle of a dangerous power struggle.

Sent to dulce base in New Mexico as part of a technology-sharing agreement, Schumann is ordered to assist people that he has been taught not to trust. But what he uncovers is simply too dangerous to ignore...

Taut and thrilling, The Rise is a tour de force of conspiracy, action and intrigue.