UNKNOWN

Six months ago, tech security expert Liliana Chen buried her brother-and the official story that he was a paranoid suicide. Convinced he was murdered for what he knew, Liliana is a woman frozen by grief and driven by a single purpose: vengeance. When a frantic call from a fugitive journalist confirms her suspicions, she's given a name for the conspiracy that killed him: Project Obsidian.

But to hunt the ex-special forces operative responsible, Liliana needs a man who operates in the same violent, analog world. She turns to James Casbolt, a charming but cynical security consultant whose lethal skills are matched only by his deep-seated mistrust of everything and everyone. He agrees to take the job, drawn to the danger in her mission and the fire beneath her ice-cold resolve.

Together, they are a potent but volatile team, one that pits Liliana's digital precision against James's brutal instinct. As they follow a trail of digital breadcrumbs into a world of assassins and black sites, the friction between them ignites an unspoken and dangerous attraction.

But their hunt for a killer leads them to a devastating audio file-a truth that shatters the very foundation of Liliana's quest. With the line between martyr and traitor blurred, the mission is no longer about avenging a hero. It's about stopping a threat that is far bigger than she ever imagined, and trusting a man she's not sure she can afford to let close.

Don't miss the next heart-pounding entry in The Obsidian Files series. A high-octane thriller packed into a novelette, this story proves that the greatest conspiracies are built on the most personal lies.

Pamela Beach is a versatile storyteller whose curiosity knows no bounds. Whether writing a twisty crime novel, a paranormal suspense story, or a witty romantic comedy, she is fascinated by the mysteries of the human heart. She lives, writes, and podcasts from California's Central Coast, where she finds endless inspiration in the landscape and the people she loves. She is also a published poet and lyricist.