The Shadow Code
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Last published Mon, Jan 20, 2025
Julian "Zero Cool" LaRosa, a brilliant hacker, works for the mafia, using his skills to stay one step ahead of law enforcement. FBI Profiling Agent Ree Anderson is tasked with tracking him down.
As Julian and Agent Anderson engage in a cat-and-mouse game, the stakes get higher. Julian must protect the mafia, while Agent Anderson is determined to bring him to justice.
A shocking twist reveals a corrupt government official working with a rogue FBI faction. Forced to form an uneasy alliance, Julian and Agent Anderson must take down the real villains.
Exploring loyalty, betrayal, and the power of technology, "The Shadow Code" is a gripping crime/thriller that challenges the lines between right and wrong.
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