by Evan Thomas
First published 2019
Lloyd Salt grows up inside a classified CIA program that recruits and develops gifted children into operatives. His parents both work as trained agents in this covert system. At thirteen, Lloyd must pass a crucial examination that every young recruit faces before moving to the next level of training. The test involves a real emergency deployment where a supervisor will evaluate his problem-solving abilities in the field. Lloyd expects a standard assessment mission, but the assignment quickly veers into unexpected territory. Strange elements emerge that suggest his handlers have hidden motives for this particular operation. As Lloyd digs deeper into what should have been a routine test, he stumbles upon an ancient secret. This discovery reveals a threat that could bring down human civilization and eliminate all life on Earth. Lloyd must navigate between his loyalty to the agency that raised him and the devastating truth he has uncovered.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, espionage
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
212 pages · Paperback · Independently Published