James Scorpio: 2 books

An Australian terrorist group abducts the US president in the Sydney Cross City Tunnel, with devastating repercussions for world stability. Iran decides to put the American president on trial for his life in front of the whole world on the Internet. The American vice president considers nuclear retaliation, but must consult with United States allies before taking drastic action.

The Francesca Legacy Two treasure hunting divers accidently discover a sunken liner off the Gulf of Carpenteris. During the inspection of the ship a startling discoverie is made; fifty priceless oil painitngs are found in a lower deck area. The space seems to have beensealed off from the rest of the ship by a set of highly efficient water tight doors.