First published 2017
Richard Phillips returns with an expanded thriller that brings together cybersecurity professionals from across the industry. The story weaves through scenarios involving healthcare chief information security officer Ray Balut and researcher Jean C. Stanford as they navigate digital threats alongside DEF CON veterans Philip Polstra and Emily Peed. Security engineer Darren Manners, known from Black Hat conferences, joins communications specialist Andy Marken in confronting evolving cyber warfare tactics. Phillips creates seven new storylines that explore how these professionals handle modern counterterrorism challenges in digital spaces. Each character brings real world expertise to fictional scenarios that test their technical skills and personal resolve. The novel examines how cybersecurity experts must adapt when traditional defense methods fail against sophisticated attacks targeting critical infrastructure and personal data.
Genres: fiction, adventure, crime, contemporary, action, cyberpunk
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
240 pages · Paperback · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform