Code Breaker

by Carl England

It had been seven years since Mark and Holly Hill had left the military and the top-secret team that had used blackmail and other means to convince some very powerful people to make the “correct” decisions. After all those years, memories of those other means still disturbed their sleep. Fortunately, with time, the nightmares had become less frequent, until… As a civilian, Mark had been writing security software for his employer. What Mark didn’t realize was that someone was using his software to deliver classified material to foreign nationals. The realization came when two government agents knocked on his door and spirited him away in the middle of the night. Reluctantly, Mark agreed to help discover the identity of the spy who was using his software. Only then would the government officials ignore the fact that he was using military-grade encryption for a civilian application. If he worked fast enough, Mark might even be able to protect Holly’s secret.

221 pages, Paperback

Published February 13, 2020

Reviews

[Zinnia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Code Breaker is a fast paced and suspenseful thriller that blends espionage, technology, and personal stakes in a gripping way. Mark and Holly’s past in a covert military unit immediately adds tension, and the twist of Mark’s civilian software being exploited for espionage kept me hooked from the start. The story balances technical intrigue with emotional depth, as Mark races against time not only to uncover the spy but also to protect the woman he loves.

A sharp, engaging read that fans of spy thrillers and techno-suspense will thoroughly enjoy.