Title: Deception Point Author: Dan Brown Genre: Techno-Thriller, Mystery, Fiction Published: 2001 Dan Brown's "Deception Point" is a gripping techno-thriller that takes readers on an adrenaline-fueled journey through the worlds of politics, science, and conspiracy. Known for his signature blend of history, science, and suspense, Brown weaves a complex web of deception that keeps readers hooked until the very last page. The story revolves around Rachel Sexton, an intelligent and determined intelligence analyst working for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and her involvement in a shocking discovery that threatens to change the course of history. A rare and controversial meteorite, with possible extraterrestrial life evidence, is found buried deep in the Arctic ice by NASA's esteemed oceanographer, Michael Tolland. The discovery could potentially shift public opinion, provide substantial funding to the space program, and salvage the current presidential administ...