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Ascension Protocol: An Alex Harlan FBI Thriller
Perfect for fans of Brad Thor, Kyle Mills, and Tom Clancy
The Ridge Line Trust was never just about trafficking. It was always about control.
FBI profiler Alex Harlan joins a specialized task force hunting the Trust's governing Council—seven members controlling a global criminal empire. Their the Ascension Protocol, a three-part strategy to dominate the world's financial systems through regulatory capture, hidden banking networks, and quantum encryption technology.
Target Philippe Rousseau, European banking specialist operating from Paris. Target Westfield, technology architect overseeing a quantum encryption system in Seattle that could make the Trust's operations unbreakable.
But when Alex's team is ambushed during a Paris evidence transfer, it's clear the Council knows they're coming. The task force has been compromised, and Trust assets are embedded in the very agencies hunting them.
Racing from Paris to the Swiss Alps to capture Rousseau, Alex uncovers intelligence on Westfield's Seattle a quantum encryption system set to go online in 72 hours. Once active, the Trust can manipulate global markets undetected and consolidate power across continents.
With Agent Diana Keller and tech specialist Webb, Alex launches a surgical strike against Westfield's fortified research campus. But Westfield has military-grade security and contingency protocols designed for exactly this scenario.
Two Council members. Two operations. One last chance to stop the Ascension Protocol before it's too late.
The Ridge Line Trust was never just about trafficking. It was always about control.
FBI profiler Alex Harlan joins a specialized task force hunting the Trust's governing Council—seven members controlling a global criminal empire. Their the Ascension Protocol, a three-part strategy to dominate the world's financial systems through regulatory capture, hidden banking networks, and quantum encryption technology.
Target Philippe Rousseau, European banking specialist operating from Paris. Target Westfield, technology architect overseeing a quantum encryption system in Seattle that could make the Trust's operations unbreakable.
But when Alex's team is ambushed during a Paris evidence transfer, it's clear the Council knows they're coming. The task force has been compromised, and Trust assets are embedded in the very agencies hunting them.
Racing from Paris to the Swiss Alps to capture Rousseau, Alex uncovers intelligence on Westfield's Seattle a quantum encryption system set to go online in 72 hours. Once active, the Trust can manipulate global markets undetected and consolidate power across continents.
With Agent Diana Keller and tech specialist Webb, Alex launches a surgical strike against Westfield's fortified research campus. But Westfield has military-grade security and contingency protocols designed for exactly this scenario.
Two Council members. Two operations. One last chance to stop the Ascension Protocol before it's too late.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2025
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Phillip Strang
199 books82 followersPhillip Strang is a well-travelled writer who has spent considerable time in many remote and exotic parts of the World installing telecommunication networks.
A number of years in Afghanistan and Pakistan have given him a good insight into the culture of both of these countries, and an understanding of the problems they jointly share.
In recent years, there have been extended periods throughout many countries in Africa including Liberia, Nigeria, and Guinea.
He is married and lives in Australia.
A number of years in Afghanistan and Pakistan have given him a good insight into the culture of both of these countries, and an understanding of the problems they jointly share.
In recent years, there have been extended periods throughout many countries in Africa including Liberia, Nigeria, and Guinea.
He is married and lives in Australia.
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