The Planck Factor

On a dare grad student Jessica Evans writes a thriller creating a nightmare scenario based upon the theory that the speed of light is not a constant--one that has a dark application. Her protagonist (the fiancé of a scientist killed in a car crash) is pursued by those who want to use the theory to create the worlds most powerful weapon. Jessicas research into the science stirs up concern from an extremist group intending to use it for evil. Before long Jessicas life mimics that of her protagonist as she runs from terrorist conspirators who suspect she may try to stop them from causing a major disaster. As the clock ticks down Jessica must put the pieces together and avert a global catastrophe.