Meanwhile, FBI Agent SSA Conway's day takes a turn for the worse when a routine quest for a good cup of coffee leads to a shocking gunshot wound. As if that wasn't enough, NCIS Director Doyle's sister is snatched away by an international hitman, whose web of connections proves to be both puzzling and dangerously intriguing. The appearance of Mac's eerie doppelgänger sends shivers down Ellie's spine, while the specter of Mac's ghost awakens a long-suppressed fury within her.
Amidst the chaos, CIA Officer Jonathan Tierney lurks in the shadows, raising Ellie's suspicions and leaving her with a sense of unease. And just when she thought things couldn't get any more complicated, her own daughter, Carla, throws a curveball into the mix, raising the stakes with her teenage rebellion and triggering Ellie's psychic alarms like never before.
But when FBI Director O'Hare, NCIS Director Doyle, and NCIS Agent Noel Gerrard all vanish without a trace, Ellie's keen instincts kick into overdrive. It becomes chillingly clear that there are sinister and subversive forces at play, orchestrating these seemingly "random" events with malicious intent.
In this electrifying page-turner, brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of treachery, curses, and unexpected alliances. Will Ellie uncover the malevolent puppeteer pulling the strings before it's too late? Get ready for a pulse-pounding race against time as the dark underbelly of this twisted conspiracy is exposed. Prepare to be captivated by a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the heart-stopping finale.
Cat Connor is the multi-published author of The Byte series (formerly) published by Rebel ePublishers, USA and now by 9mm press, NZ.
The Byte Series: Follows SSA Ellie Conway on her journey as a member of an elite FBI team that functions on dark humor, close relationships, and strong coffee.
Cat is writer in residence; at Writers Plot bookshop in Upper Hutt, she's also the co-director/co-founder of said bookshop which is a unique not-for-profit in Upper Hutt specializing in New Zealand indie authors and independent publishers. It's absolutely awesome but hell on the writing! :)
A coffee addict and a lover of tequila, Cat is Irresistible, infectious, addictive, and she believes music is essential. She knows where to hide the body and where you hid the body.