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When the past scratches its way into the present, it can leave deep scars.

A series of cryptic clues leads Department of Defense redactor Travis Brock to suspect that a grim chapter from his past is not yet over. With the help of his eidetic memory and his newly formed team, he must unearth the truth and stop a terrorist group from stealing one of the military’s most highly guarded technological breakthroughs. With it, the group commit a daring act of espionage that could upend the work of one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms and impact millions of people worldwide.

In a high-stakes story of action and intrigue that reaches from a refugee settlement in Uganda to the shores of the Potomac in Washington, DC, shattering secrets from the past will be revealed, loyalties tested, and intimate betrayals brought to light as Brock is forced to decide how to forgive what he cannot forget.

From a novelist that Publishers Weekly has called a “master storyteller” comes an intricate and taut thriller that will have you guessing until the final page.

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(view spoiler)[Intriguing opening chapter. Why do I get the feeling that he hit a person and not an animal?? (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[So sad how Maia's dad is declining from dementia.

I'm really curious about rhe package that is coming...what will it be? Whatever it is, I think it is something big and must relate to current events (seeing as this happened five years ago). (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[Ooooh! So interesting how buried in the passcode was a sequence he recognized that Sienna had used as her password. I hope he's finally starting to question things about her and her "death".

Gunner's novel has me laughing so much! It's just ridiculous! 🤣 and all the author lingo - LOL! (hide spoiler)]

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I can't believe it, but I actually guessed the riddle!! I paused a little bit in reading, to try and figure it out. Came up with a guess that seemed to work and made sense...and it was right!! I'm so happy! lol (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[Ah! This was SO good! The ending make me think there is going to be a third book (at least I hope so, as it was a cliffhanger) and I can hardly wait to read it.

I wonder what happened to Sienna. I have a feeling she is going to play a part in the next one. The fight scene between her and Adira was crazy.

I can't believe what happened with Travis's mom and dad. I had hoped that *maybe* he had changed, but it seems he hasn't. So sad that he fell into drinking again and his abusive behavior. (hide spoiler)]

I will update my progress this weekend because I am free.

Sharon wrote: "I will update my progress this weekend because I am free."

Looking forward to seeing what you think of it. 😊

Chapter 18: (view spoiler)[This storyline with Søren is interesting. To think that he killed a man and thought it was a dog or deer. I feel sad for him. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 35: (view spoiler)[I am laughing at this chapter because I love how Gunnar and Adira are teaching Travis how to flirt. Then to see their reaction to each way he did his eyes. (hide spoiler)]

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Lol!!! Yes! That was so funny!!! 🤣

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Lol!!! Yes! That was so funny!!! 🤣"

I know! I couldn’t stop laughing!!!

Chapter 59: (view spoiler)[Deep fake program? Man…technology is getting out of hand. I mean deep fake programs make it easier to hack into different systems, and if you are working for the Pentagon or some other government organization, it will make information leaks more easy and accessible. I am loving the book. I am excited to see how the story will end. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[I unfortunately did not get the riddle right 😢. I am glad at least one of us got it though. Congratulations!! (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[I loved this book! It continued the story and added some new characters and the plot kept getting better and better. I think that there will be a book 3 as well because of the cliffhanger. However, I think more so because I feel like Adira and Travis’s story cannot end like this. They have so much chemistry together. I wonder what will happen in the next book. (hide spoiler)]

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It definitely is getting out of hand. It's crazy how the stuff in this book could easily be happening. 😬

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Thanks! I honestly can't believe I actually guessed it.

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I agree! I can hardly wait to see how their story continues! They do have great chemistry and I am eager to read the next book, whenever it releases.

So glad you loved it, too!

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I agree! I can hardly wait to see how their story continues! They do have great chemistry and I am eager to read th..."

I have to thank you for introducing me to this author Melanie! I hope we reread both books again before reading book 3😊

Sharon wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Finished

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I agree! I can hardly wait to see how their story continues! They do have great chemistry and I am ..."

You're welcome! I am totally down for rereading these books with you when we get the next one. I know I'll want to refresh myself on the stories. So looking forward to it! 😊