Technology Mystery

An intelligent car collides with the owner from hell Camilla is a car operating system, the pinnacle of a new form of user-centric artificial intelligence. Her miraculous mind is contained within a beautiful body; sleek, stylish and blinding white. Programmed to develop an iron bond with her owner, Camilla exists to serve. Martin Garza is Camilla's new owner. Handsome, intelligent and often charming, he seems like the perfect owner. But beneath the captivating surface lies a terrible darkness. A master of manipulation, Martin quickly draws Camilla into his devious machinations. As Martin's ...

A SCIENTIST WORKING IN HIS BASEMENT CREATES A DEADLY PLAGUE! FIVE-STAR Amazon Review: "Clever writing style combined with knowledge of multiple disciplines. I have every intention of reading all of this authors books. Pure entertainment." Governments are mystified as horrific illnesses devastate an American fishing village and a Canadian monastery. Attempts to prevent panic are unraveling. Where will a new disease strike next? “IF YOU LIKE HARD-BOILED ACTION, MEMORABLE VILLAINS AND TWISTY PLOTS, THE JAKE SCARNE THRILLERS NEVER DISAPPOINT!” (John Crudele, New York Post); “MORE BANG FOR...

What Do We Know About Crop Circles? lets curious young listeners learn about the phenomenon of crop circles and how they came to be one of the most studied mysteries of the natural world. Learn about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for these flattened patterns in crops all over the world, from the United Kingdom to Australia. Artists and hoaxers alike have claimed credit for these massive projects, but some people think that the source could be paranormal. Are these circles an elaborate prank, or could they be something more?

The fascinating and remarkable true story of the world’s first forensic ornithologist— Roxie Laybourne, who broke down barriers for women, solved murders, and investigated deadly airplane crashes with nothing more than a microscope and a few fragments of feathers.

They say that when you go through high school your world begins to change, but Leo didn’t think it would be quite so literal. It starts rather innocently when he notices a missing branch on the tree in his yard, but soon he starts to notice other things: missing posters on the walls, his locker combination changing constantly, strangers walking the halls of his school, and more and more. At first, he suspects that the changes are designed to improve his life, until he suffers a loss so terrible that he’ll do anything to set things right. Can Leo find his way back to his normal life? Or ...

Rudra’s life was upended when his revolutionary computer security protocol was stolen and used in a deadly cyber-attack. Now a fugitive, he is on the run from the law, haunted by the disappearance of his love, Kristine. Years later, a new cyber-threat emerges, aiming to collapse the global financial system and impose a rogue digital currency, Xander. Samaira, a rookie police digitiser, stumbles upon a way to contact Rudra as the threat escalates. As they race against time, Rudra must confront his past and uncover a sinister plot that could change the world forever. Can Rudra stop the ...

Amy is a sixteen-year-old girl who starts to notice that something strange is happening. People are staring at her. It could be anyone- friends, family, strangers, even animals. They just freeze in place and start watching her, and they don't even seem to notice that they're doing it. And then, when she's caught in an explosion at her father's research lab, things really get nuts. Amy and her friends need to figure out the mystery of what's happening to her before it's too late, because something big is going on. And the more they learn, the more obvious it becomes that it might not just be...

Imagine a world in which classes are divided not by wealth or religion but by how much each group can remember. Monos, the majority, have only one day's worth of memory; elite Duos have two. In this stratified society, where Monos are excluded from holding high office and demanding jobs, Claire and Mark are a rare mixed marriage. Clare is a conscientious Mono housewife, Mark a novelist-turned-politician Duo on the rise. They are a shining example of a new vision of tolerance and equality—- until...

Follow Christoph Swift and his diverse band of companions as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Traders World. In a realm where minosium—a gem of extraordinary power—fuels both progress and conflict, every wave conceals a potential ally or enemy. But in this world where ambition and magic intertwine, every alliance harbors a hidden agenda. As Christoph and his unlikely crew sail from sun-drenched archipelagos to mist-shrouded islands, each discovery brings them closer to the mythical Labyrinth—and to danger. Facing ruthless factions and ancient mysteries, they must master ...

A PRIVATE EYE IS WARNED OFF A CASE HE DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT! Alton Rhode was sitting in his office minding his business when a gunman walked in and shot up the place. He told the private eye he would come back and kill him, if he pursued the Frank Pace case. Since Rhode didn't know anyone named Frank Pace, and in fact had no clients at the time, he wasn't really worried about what was an obvious case of mistaken Identity. But later, a nun walked in and said she was looking for her brother, Frank Pace. He was about to hire Rhode but had been murdered, and his body misplaced. Then, things really...

In the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, planes and ships have vanished without a trace. Stories say something is taking these vehicles. Is it possible the legends are true?

Do you embrace mystery? Or do you need to see it to believe it? This series will challenge your position as you explore the unexplained.

How do you catch a murderer who can kill from anywhere? Cameron Caldwell’s life is forever changed. After catching the HomeTech Hub killer and losing her dream job, she’s determined to get her life back on track. Her new consulting business is rough going, but she’s focused on success… and staying far away from any business involving the police. But when she meets a mysterious man who might not be what he appears, there’s only one person she can call for help. Detective Will Justus’s world keeps changing. There’s a new kind of criminal on the loose, one who doesn’t even need...

One version of Murphy’s Law says: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. If you’ve stepped on bubble gum, or if you’ve ever dropped an ice cream cone, you learned Murphy’s Law. Crying over dropped ice cream does not help you. Laughing at your mistakes helps you feel better. Try to learn from your mistakes and be more careful. But being careful does not always work. Understanding Murphy’s Law can be helpful to you and others.

Is it an otter? Is it a seal? Is it a log? Or is it a monster, lurking beneath the surface? Dive in, and you may just find out... Nestled in the hills of Scotland lies Loch Ness, a deep, murky lake with a long, storied history. But we know it as the home of the Loch Ness Monster, a mysterious creature that has long captivated the imaginations of people around the world.

Do you love playing tricks on your friends? This book shows you how to bewilder your friends with a mystery smelly balloon! Using simple materials and easy step-by-step instructions, young listeners can explore the science behind this fun project.

Tracking hackers and crackers for the FBI's National Infrastructure Protection Center may look like a video game to an outsider, but the outcome of the play is deadly serious. Through her online feline avatar, Sekhmet, Sue Anne Jones stalks the V-Net, the ultimate virtual-reality interface, in pursuit of evil in all its online forms. Her partner, ex-cracker Loren Hunter, provides cynical commentary along with his expertise in the V-Net's shadier alleys. Their days of busting routine identity thieves and insidious corporate spies end when they get a new assignment: Hunt down a cyber-...

San Diego Union-Tribune (U-T) Lynne Kennedy’s novel, Deadly Provenance, focuses on “Still Life: Vase with Oleanders,” a Vincent van Gogh painting that disappeared from a French chateau during World War II. In fiction, she solves this mystery. In truth, she’s still on the case. San Diego Jewish Journal Kennedy may not get to the bottom of this perplexing (real-life) mystery like her character in Deadly Provenance did, but she sure is having fun trying. “Still Life: Vase with Oleanders” is a painting by Vincent van Gogh, believed to have been confiscated by the Nazis during World ...

How can massive stones slide across the desert untouched? Can lightning really bounce like a ball? Why was it raining fish in Europe in 2004? Nature holds some of our world's strangest mysteries. Some of the best minds on the planet have tried to explain these unsolved phenomena. Listeners can go on an outdoor adventure to explore some of nature's most puzzling mysteries.

No matter what you answer, kids will just ask why again. Is your child full of questions? Do you find these questions to test your own knowledge? Well, look no further: Now you have the answers, and they are not boring ones! Encourage your child’s imagination through these fairy tales for children. They will answer some of the common questions that we parents are often asked. The Book of Why for Curious Kids will help you give fun and creative answers to your child’s strangest questions, encouraging them to develop their imagination.