by Brad Meltzer
First published 2022
Archie Mint seemed to have everything. A loving family, successful military career, perfect life. Then robbers kill him in his own home. His family grieves until they learn the truth. Mint hid criminal secrets beneath his polished surface. Mortician Zig Zigarowski prepares Mint's body and spots something wrong. The discovery points him toward Dover Air Force Base and a covert military operation. The trail connects to Nola Brown, a dangerous military artist who once saved Zig's life. Nola has vanished, and everyone wants to find her. Zig partners with her volatile brother to track her down. Their search uncovers a Cold War facility that guards government secrets. Behind it all lurks a shadow group that threatens America's security. Nola draws danger wherever she goes.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Dover Air Force Base
Period: Cold War
432 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow