In this international thrill ride from the author of The Elias Network, an investigative journalist’s abduction unravels an intricate conspiracy of corruption—both deadly and deeply personal.

After a brutal mission in France, former assassin Caspian Anderson recovers in the arms of German agent Liesel Bergmann on the shores of Mallorca. But their peace is short-lived. Just when he thinks he could get used to the quiet, a journalist is abducted before his eyes—and Caspian is pulled back into a world he thought he’d escaped.

The trail leads to Hearts United, a global humanitarian organization whose noble facade conceals something far more sinister. As loyalties fracture and allies vanish, Caspian and Liesel chase the truth across Europe, uncovering a network of corruption capable of reshaping nations—and destroying anyone who stands in its way.

As the pieces of the puzzle start coming together, more players enter the game, each one more unlikely than the last. Liesel’s sister. Caspian’s brother. A former police officer. A wealthy philanthropist. Caught between family and duty, Caspian and Liesel must expose the conspiracy and risk everything to protect the people who never saw it coming.

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July 7, 2026
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