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The Ledger
In a world where DNA is the ultimate weapon, secrets are deadlier than bullets.
Lilliane Gryffon’s life revolves around safeguarding the world’s most dangerous secrets, encoded within humanity’s genetic code. When ruthless ex-compatriate weaponizes groundbreaking genetic research, unleashing a new breed of enhanced soldiers, Lilliane and her elite Team of Eight are humanity’s last defense.
Haunted by past betrayals and a shadowy ledger filled with red entries, Lilliane must navigate a deadly maze of covert operations, ethical dilemmas, and personal sacrifices. With the line between ally and enemy blurred, she soon discovers the greatest danger isn’t just the genetically engineered threat—but the choices she must make to stop it.
Perfect for fans of Michael Crichton, A.G. Riddle, and Marcus Sakey, The Ledger delivers pulse-pounding action, complex characters, and chilling scientific realism.
The war for humanity’s future has begun—are you ready to decode the truth?
Lilliane Gryffon’s life revolves around safeguarding the world’s most dangerous secrets, encoded within humanity’s genetic code. When ruthless ex-compatriate weaponizes groundbreaking genetic research, unleashing a new breed of enhanced soldiers, Lilliane and her elite Team of Eight are humanity’s last defense.
Haunted by past betrayals and a shadowy ledger filled with red entries, Lilliane must navigate a deadly maze of covert operations, ethical dilemmas, and personal sacrifices. With the line between ally and enemy blurred, she soon discovers the greatest danger isn’t just the genetically engineered threat—but the choices she must make to stop it.
Perfect for fans of Michael Crichton, A.G. Riddle, and Marcus Sakey, The Ledger delivers pulse-pounding action, complex characters, and chilling scientific realism.
The war for humanity’s future has begun—are you ready to decode the truth?
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 10, 2024
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Jodee Jean Daniels
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January 30, 2024
It’s always a gamble when you decide to try a new author. But I’m glad I did, Jodee Jean Daniels writes a great story.
It took me a little while to work everyone out in the book, a few of the characters have two identities.
And there is a story behind how all the characters become involved with one another.
It’s also told in all the main characters points of view (that’s where it gets a little confusing with all the voices going on in your head!)
Liliane in my opinion is one of the most kicka$$ female characters I’ve read in a long time. Bounty hunter/justice seeker/avenger. Call it what you like, she gets the job done when most other teams can’t.
She doesn’t trust the government (she holds them responsible for her losing family members!)
She holds a ledger and within it are names she needs to cross off (you’ll find out more in the book) but when it becomes her sole focus she loses sight of her family and her loves. Can she find that balance? Or will the darkness finally consume her?
We have the villain of the book, he’s trying to create super soldiers (a little like Christine Feehan’s Ghostwalker series, which is an amazing series, a group of ordinary men turned into soldiers who are smarter/faster than normal soldiers) but in this book they are created at an infancy level!)
It’s a pretty fast paced book. Action and adventure, with a little romance thrown in. It’s really well written and cleverly thought out.
I liked all the different points of view going on, I liked that time and time again Lili was caught between a rock and a hard place, but she never really gave up. And her team of eight, I didn’t have a favourite as they just seemed to gel and merge as one entity, but they always had Lili’s back.
I’m hoping for a second book to this series as I’d like to see more adventures and adversaries for Lili and her eight to take on..
If you like action and adventure then give this book a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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It took me a little while to work everyone out in the book, a few of the characters have two identities.
And there is a story behind how all the characters become involved with one another.
It’s also told in all the main characters points of view (that’s where it gets a little confusing with all the voices going on in your head!)
Liliane in my opinion is one of the most kicka$$ female characters I’ve read in a long time. Bounty hunter/justice seeker/avenger. Call it what you like, she gets the job done when most other teams can’t.
She doesn’t trust the government (she holds them responsible for her losing family members!)
She holds a ledger and within it are names she needs to cross off (you’ll find out more in the book) but when it becomes her sole focus she loses sight of her family and her loves. Can she find that balance? Or will the darkness finally consume her?
We have the villain of the book, he’s trying to create super soldiers (a little like Christine Feehan’s Ghostwalker series, which is an amazing series, a group of ordinary men turned into soldiers who are smarter/faster than normal soldiers) but in this book they are created at an infancy level!)
It’s a pretty fast paced book. Action and adventure, with a little romance thrown in. It’s really well written and cleverly thought out.
I liked all the different points of view going on, I liked that time and time again Lili was caught between a rock and a hard place, but she never really gave up. And her team of eight, I didn’t have a favourite as they just seemed to gel and merge as one entity, but they always had Lili’s back.
I’m hoping for a second book to this series as I’d like to see more adventures and adversaries for Lili and her eight to take on..
If you like action and adventure then give this book a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
🦋
December 28, 2023
This is a very bold and daring book. The story is told through lots of little snippets from many many POVs. It might feel jarring to be thrown from one head into the next and the next but it works and keeps readers invested throughout with a plot that really hits hard.
January 25, 2026
The Ledger is a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller that explores a terrifying future where DNA is the ultimate weapon. With genetically enhanced soldiers, covert operations, and moral gray zones, this story blends cutting-edge science with relentless action. Lilliane Gryffon is a compelling lead, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic warfare make this a chilling, thought-provoking read.
December 19, 2023
Fantastic!
Fast an invigorating read! Definitely had emotions evoked and have encouraged others to read this as well! Can't wait for the next "scene" in the story 😍
Fast an invigorating read! Definitely had emotions evoked and have encouraged others to read this as well! Can't wait for the next "scene" in the story 😍
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