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The man who knows all our secrets has a secret of his own.

When Travis Brock, a high-level Pentagon redactor with an eidetic memory, finds a clue to solving the tragic arson that took his wife from him, he risks everything to find the truth--and chances losing himself in the process.

With a terror attack looming on the horizon and a pair of assassins on his tail, Brock drops off the grid and joins forces with a disavowed Homeland Security operative. Together they race to stop the attack before Brock is neutralized by the people he trusts the most.

From critically acclaimed, bestselling novelist Steven James comes a smart, wire-tight, and emotionally resonant thriller that asks just how far across the line we might go to see justice carried out.

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(view spoiler)[Wow! Such a good beginning. I wonder why his wife was on the steps and not in bed. Horrifying what happened! (hide spoiler)]

I am starting now! Can’t wait!

Part 2 / Chapter 18

(view spoiler)[Intense last chapter! I wasn't sure what was going to happen when the assailants showed up. Impressive how she was able to fight them off and help escape with Brock. Although unless he ditches his computer bag with the car, they will still be able to track him. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 35

(view spoiler)[I'm so glad she was there to save that child from being hit! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 67


(view spoiler)[Oh, wow. The firefighter who carried him out of the fire was the one who killed his wife/ started the fire. That's why he didn't try to save her. I thought it was strange that he didn't at least try to get her out - even if he thought it was too late. 🤯 Now I know why! (hide spoiler)]

Finished


(view spoiler)[I guessed the BIG twist at the end right before it was revealed. WOW! I cannot believe all the twists and turns this story took. SO good! (hide spoiler)]

I hooe you are loving it. :)

Melanie wrote: "End of chapter 1
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Wow! I love the way the way he started the story. (view spoiler)[That was a great way to open the book. I feel bad for Mr. Brock. Not only for himself but for what happened to his wife. I am also wondering why she was on the steps instead of in bed. I think the nurses should respect the patients consent as well because it is a violation of the patients rights to give medical treatment and/or medications against their will. (hide spoiler)]

Sharon wrote: "Melanie wrote: "End of chapter 1
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Wow! I love the way the way he started the story. [spoilers removed]"
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I completely agree! I wondered why she was on the steps as well. I definitely agree that the nurses should respect the patient's consent. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 12: (view spoiler)[I wonder who is blackmailing this lady in order to put a tracking device under Mr. Brock’s car. Also, I wonder if Adria will help Mr. Brock in any way. I wonder who is tracking him. I am curious to see how this turns out. (hide spoiler)]

Melanie wrote: "Part 2 / Chapter 18

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Totally agree! (view spoiler)[I really liked how Brock and Adira are now working together. I actually didn’t think about his bag. You are right that they will still be able to track him with it on. I wonder if he will ditch it. I hope Brock gets more information about the fire that took away his life. (hide spoiler)]

Sharon wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Part 2 / Chapter 18

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Totally agree! [spoilers removed]"
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I love how they are working together, too! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 23: (view spoiler)[I wasn’t expecting Nathan to die. Wow…they are working together like they have been a team for a long time. I hope they solve what is going on. (hide spoiler)]

Melanie wrote: "Chapter 35

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Yes! (view spoiler)[I am glad that she was able to save that child. Also, I love how they acted like a married couple. She is a very clever woman to create that backstory about their fake marriage. I wonder why her mother chose that particular flower for her middle name. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 44: (view spoiler)[I wonder how she is going to get audience with Janice when she is now described as an armed and dangerous fugitive. Janice might call the cops and get Adira arrested to get the $75,000 reward for catching her. (hide spoiler)]

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I hooe you are loving it. :)"

What an ending! (view spoiler)[ I can’t believe that his wife is behind the whole thing. Why did she pursue Travis so much? I need to know more about this story. It’s going to keep me guessing. Wow…such a twist! (hide spoiler)]

Sharon wrote: "Chapter 44: [spoilers removed]"
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I was wondering the same thing at the time...It was risky. (hide spoiler)]

Sharon wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Finished


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I hooe you are loving it. :)"

What an ending! [spoilers removed]"

I know!! (view spoiler)[I cannot wait for the next book to find out more! Such an amazing twist! (hide spoiler)]

Sharon wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Finished


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I hooe you are loving it. :)"

What an ending! [spoilers removed]"

I know!! (view spoiler)[I cannot wait for the next book to find out more! Such an amazing twist! (hide spoiler)]

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Excited to re-read this book! I am glad that we are reading it before we start book 2!

Sharon wrote: "Excited to re-read this book! I am glad that we are reading it before we start book 2!"

Same here!🥳

Chapter 2

(view spoiler)[So cool to be rereading this and knowing the BIG twist ahead of time. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 18

(view spoiler)[I am loving this reread so much! Even though I remember most of the book, it is SO good and I'm finding myself riveted to the story. 😁 (hide spoiler)]

60% done

(view spoiler)[Everything is moving so fast! Intriguing how the bad guys were able to find them even without the tracker. (hide spoiler)]

I am reading the book. Just got to finish something for work, and I will update my progress! It is great to be in this world again!

Sharon wrote: "I am reading the book. Just got to finish something for work, and I will update my progress! It is great to be in this world again!"

It really is!

Finished

(view spoiler)[Such a good ending! I cannot wait to pick up the next book and see what happens next. The twist was still just as good, even though I knew it was coming. So crazy that she is alive. 😮 (hide spoiler)]

Melanie wrote: "Chapter 2

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(view spoiler)[I know! I cannot wait for the twist at the end, and see where the story goes in book 2. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 3: (view spoiler)[I still find the story so compelling and complex. Also, I thought the part where he found the new request to redact was postdated from the day of the fire must have been make him wonder why was it sent now and for what purpose exactly. Obviously, being my second time reading this book, I am trying to see if I missed anything the first. (hide spoiler)]

Sharon wrote: "Chapter 3: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I agree! It was still so complex and gripping! I think that was what made him question the request - it being backdated to the day of the fire.
I did the same thing - try to see if I missed any connections/hints in the story. (hide spoiler)]

Sorry I am taking long.

Chapter 17: (view spoiler)[I always love the part where Travis and Adira first meet. They had to learn to trust each other after Sergei came to kill them. Also, I felt bad for Francesca she had to die in such a brutal way. (hide spoiler)]

Sharon wrote: "Sorry I am taking long.

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No worries - I had extra reading time this week. 😊

I love when they first met, too. Crazy the skills she had!

Chapter 35: (view spoiler)[I love the part where they act as a married couple. Adira is very witty. I love how she came up with a scenario right on the spot. It was great thinking and it added a layer of suspense and mystery to the story. (hide spoiler)]

Melanie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Sorry I am taking long.

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No worries - I had extra reading time this week. 😊

I love when they first met, too. Crazy the skills she had!"

Exactly! No wonder why she was recruited for the Red Team! Her skills are incredible.

Chapter 54: (view spoiler)[I am so glad that Adira was able to save
Su-wei. Also, I forgot about the history into Joshua Godfrey’s character, so it was great to read that part again. I am happy that I am rereading this book. I feel like this is a type of story that you can keep rereading and it feels interesting every time. (hide spoiler)]

Melanie wrote: "Finished

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(view spoiler)[I still love the ending! Although I know the ending, I am still wondering why did she pursue Travis so much? Was Sienna supposed to make Travis love her? Also, I want to know more about Sienna’s past. I guess book 2 will help me out a bit. I hope we get some of the questions about why she betrayed Travis and everything else. Wow…such a twist! (hide spoiler)]

Sharon wrote: "Chapter 35: [spoilers removed]"

I completely agree! It was a great cover and she played it so well. 😊

Sharon wrote: "Chapter 54: I am so glad that Adira was able to save
Su-wei. Also, I forgot about the history into Joshua Godfrey’s character, so it was great to read that part again. I am happy that I am rereadi..."

I agree, I think it's a book you can keep rereading and it stays interesting. I loved it!