The Veil of Shadows - A Spy Thriller
Brandy Ayers
Maison d'édition: Publishdrive
Synopsis
A cryptic message. A phantom mole. A conspiracy that threatens global stability. For disillusioned CIA operative Elise Monroe, the stale air of Langley holds more than the scent of over-brewed coffee; it carries the weight of past failures and moral compromises. When a string of seemingly random characters lands on her screen, she plunges into a pursuit that will unravel a threat far deeper than she ever imagined.The mole’s trail leads to a chilling discovery: Chimera, a bio-terrorist group so elusive it’s considered a myth. Their aim isn't a resurgence of old rivalries, but a terrifying new world order built on genetically engineered fear. And the key to unlocking their plan lies in the hands of Elise’s former adversary—and clandestine lover—Dmitri Volkov, an SVR operative who resurfaces with a desperate plea.Their last encounter, in a smoky Prague safehouse, ended with a stolen kiss and an unspoken understanding. Now, that safehouse becomes the foundation of an uneasy alliance. Bound by a shared secret and a world of shadows, they navigate a treacherous landscape of suspicion and betrayal, where every glance, every whispered word, carries the weight of a potential threat.From the sterile corridors of Langley to the hidden bunkers of Moscow, their investigation unveils a network of clandestine labs and a chilling truth: a virus designed to rewrite the world's power dynamic, sowing chaos and fear on a global scale. Hunted by Chimera’s operatives—ghosts in the digital world, masters of manipulation—Elise and Dmitri must choose between their oaths and the future they never thought they’d share.As each close call chips away at the walls around their hearts, a spark reignites in the ashes of their past. A stolen glance, a shared laugh, the brush of hands in a darkened alley—these fleeting moments rekindle a dangerous vulnerability in a world that demands detachment. Their love, born in espionage, becomes their strength, their connection a beacon in the encroaching darkness.Their final confrontation with Chimera’s leader, a shadowy figure known only as “The Shepherd,” takes place in a sterile lab, the air thick with the hum of machinery and the scent of antiseptic. The ensuing struggle is a harrowing dance of deception, betrayal, and sacrifice, where they must gamble everything to protect a world teetering on the brink.In the aftermath, standing amidst the ruins of their past lives, Elise and Dmitri face an uncertain future. Their agencies, shaken to their core, offer a choice: return to the fold or disappear into the shadows. They choose a third path, their love a fragile bloom amidst the wreckage, their future a blank canvas upon which they can paint a new beginning. Their fight for justice continues, a lifelong commitment to protecting the world from the shadows, even if it means sacrificing everything they have ever known.
Disponible depuis: 20/11/2024.
Longueur d'impression: 246 pages.
