Avanti Centrae Knihy

Royal secrets and epic lies intertwine in this fast-paced standalone thriller from international bestselling author Avanti Centrae. The story unfolds in present-day Bari, Italy, where Special Ops leader Timothy Stryker and his wife Angie, a self-made CEO, are struggling in their relationship. Their Italian getaway turns disastrous when Angie and their daughter are kidnapped. Still grieving the loss of their infant son, Stryker is determined to rescue them and mend their fractured bond. As he searches for the kidnappers’ hideout, he uncovers their involvement in a series of assassinations and a looming high-profile hit within a week. The stakes rise when he learns of the threat to his only remaining child. Meanwhile, Angie, trapped in a high-security compound, discovers that her captors are concealing an ancient secret through modern propaganda. Racing against time across India, Egypt, and Greece, Stryker must connect deadly clues that lead back to Cleopatra's era. The estranged couple must confront deep-seated issues to save their daughter from a horrific fate. This provocative and timely narrative explores complex themes that resonate with humanity's past and shape our future.