Amos Decker, a memory-perfect investigator for the FBI, witnesses a cold-blooded execution outside the Hoover Building. Walter Dabney, a successful family man and defense contractor, shoots a woman in broad daylight before turning the gun on himself. As Decker and his partner Alex Jamison investigate, they find no apparent link between the killer and the victim. The situation escalates when the Defense Intelligence Agency intervenes, claiming the murder involves high-stakes national security leaks. Decker must navigate federal jurisdictional battles, digital espionage, and hidden blackmail schemes to identify the motive behind the sudden violence.
This novel serves enthusiasts of hard-boiled procedural mysteries who prioritize intricate logistical puzzles and government conspiracy plots. Readers analyze the deductive techniques used by a protagonist with hyperthymesia to solve layers of bureaucratic cover-ups. One gains a detailed look at how private contractors interact with intelligence agencies and how personal leverage influences global security decisions. The experience offers a methodical breakdown of a seemingly senseless crime within the context of modern counterintelligence.
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
