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"With its gripping blend of cyber intrigue and historical drama, GOING DARK is more than just a thriller- it's a testament to the enduring power of loyalty, legacy, and the unbreakable bond between a father and his daughter." - Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy and author of Out For Blood
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In the aftermath of 9/11, remnants of Bin Laden's Al-Qaeda network quietly infiltrated the U.S. heartland, lying dormant for over two decades. On Thanksgiving Day, they strike-triggering a sinister cyber-terrorist plot poised to plunge America into unparalleled digital darkness. But it's only the beginning.
Paul Knox, a seasoned NSA cybersecurity expert and former Air Force communications officer, is thrust into a clandestine conflict spanning generations. As Knox delves into a complex web of cyber intrigue, he must confront both the mission's high stakes and personal demons, including the unwitting involvement of his daughter, Emma, a brilliant MIT computer scientist who holds the key to the next-generation internet.
The narrative intertwines with the origin story of the Liberty Unit's first member, John "Jack" Jouett. In 1791, Jouett embarks on a perilous mission to deliver a critical message from Thomas Jefferson to General Henry Knox, altering the Revolutionary War's trajectory.