Years after the mysterious deaths of their parents, CIA operatives Jake and Crystal find themselves on opposite sides of an invisible war. Each is sent on a mission to stop a threat no one else sees coming. Neither knows the other is closing in on the same truth.What begins as routine intelligence work quickly unravels into a shadow conflict-driven by hidden players, shifting allegiances, and secrets powerful enough to fracture nations. Every lead drags them closer to a conspiracy rooted in their family's past-and to each other.To survive, Jake and Crystal must decide who to trust, what to sacrifice, and how far they'll go to stop an enemy that thrives in silence.Perfect for fans of Jason Bourne, Jack Ryan, and fast-paced espionage thrillers. Award-winning screenwriter and successful author of non-fiction and fiction.Charles writes easy-to-read books that inform, persuade, and sometimes challenge. His work ranges from civic-minded books on citizenship to bestselling guides on Mastering Strategy, Thinking, and Extreme Leadership-and yes, even gritty, character-driven mysteries. He eked out a math degree from the University of Illinois, capped by an MBA in economics from the University of Chicago. His most practical education, however, came from the school of hard work. Chuck lives in Orlando with his wife, near their daughter and her family. Their son and his crew of three boys are posted up north in a different time zone-unavoidable but unacceptable.
