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When New York City suffers two unexplained high‑tech attacks, Detective Michael Bennett teams up with his old friend, FBI agent Emily Parker, to investigate. The duo must track a shadowy organization that claims responsibility, yet remains elusive. With a shocking assassination looming, Bennett realizes the attacks may signal a larger threat. Racing against time, he confronts the most dangerous adversary yet, determined to protect his city from catastrophe.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: James Patterson
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