Velocity

The MAN - an astronaut who has lost his mojo The MISSION - to seek and destroy a hijacked space shuttle The CARGO - enough weapons grade Uranium-235 to irradiate Manhattan The STAKES - the woman he loves and the fate of a city Strap in for a supersonic ride as 'Velocity' blasts off at mach speed. From NASA's Cape Canaveral to the Central Australian desert, screenwriter Steve Worland's debut thriller sets a heart-stopping pace. A cast of brilliant characters combined with explosive action make this hugely enjoyable novel a genuine blockbuster.