Bod klamu (slovensky) – Brown Dan (2013)

In the inaccessible regions of the Arctic, a NASA satellite discovers a unique find beneath a thick layer of ice – a three-hundred-year-old meteorite with traces of fossils. Is this really evidence of extraterrestrial life? The sitting president, Zach Herney, calls upon four distinguished scientists to confirm the authenticity of the find and to free it from its icy grip for further research. This is not just a groundbreaking scientific discovery, but also a boost for the sitting president during the election season. The opposition candidate, Senator Saxon, has built his campaign on criticizing the expensive space research that yields no results. Suddenly, the team of experts beyond the Arctic Circle, along with Rachel, the daughter of Senator Saxon and a White House intelligence officer, find themselves in a life-or-death situation. They unexpectedly become embroiled in a dangerous game involving the highest military and political circles in America. From the English original Deception Point (Pocket Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, New York 2001), translated by Otakar Kořínek. An excerpt from the text: Rachel, in confusion, raised her head. "Doctor, it's a meteorite. It must have come from space. Am I missing something here?" Corky and Tolland exchanged a significant glance. Tolland placed a hand on Rachel's shoulder and whispered, "Turn it over." Rachel...