Salem's Cipher by Jess Lourey

Salem's Cipher by 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. 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

This suspenseful tale has something for absolutely everyone to enjoy.--Suspense Magazine

Fans of The Da Vinci Code are going to love this book.--Crimespree Magazine

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

Library Journal and Booklist have both given Jessica (Jess) Lourey stars reviews, with the latter describing her work as a great mix of humor and tension. Jess is a tenured professor of creative writing and sociology who lives with her family in Minneapolis. She is the best-selling author of the Murder-by-Month mystery. Further information is available at www.JessicaLourey.com.