Riley screamed for help as she held her dying mother . . . then she vanished.Investigative journalist, Billy Daniels, never expected his interview with Riley, a delightful ten-year-old, would result in the overdose of her homeless single mother and Riley’s disappearance. She was last seen next to their broken-down 1996 Impala parked in a DC alley . . . holding her mother’s body.Billy searches for Riley only to discover her life is in mortal danger. A Russian covert operation—one that could shake the nation to its core—is headquartered in Washington. Agent Nika Rolinska, a daring and skilled assassin, has orders to tie up loose ends.Rolinska is determined to silence Riley . . . Billy is determined not to let that happen.A gripping tale of secrets, betrayal, and survival. Every twist draws you deeper. Keeps you on the edge of your seat."a gritty, action-packed thrill ride of plot twists, foreign intrigue, blackmail, and murder." - Maurice Possley, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist“This book will grab you and not let you go until the last page has turned." – Donald J. Hurzeler, Amazon bestselling author