Nefarious

by Steven Freeman

FBT review:

Discover the gripping mystery novel "Nefarious" by Steven Freeman, a thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Follow Army Communications Captain Alton Blackwell as he navigates through dangerous territories in Kabul, matching wits with Al-Qaeda operatives. Returning home, Blackwell teams up with FBI Agent Mallory Wilson to uncover a sinister biotech scheme, where the stakes are high, and danger lurks at every corner. As the bodies pile up and suspects multiply, Blackwell must rely on his wit and skills to solve the mystery before it's too late. If you enjoy intense, suspenseful indie books, "Nefarious" is a must-read for you.

Publisher Description:

"A heady thriller that gathers force with the understated menace of a tidal wave, then smashes home...Readers will be absorbed by Freeman's never-flashy expertise...Superb touches of eeriness creep in." Kirkus Indie Reviews

"Nefarious is one of those books that pulls you in from the first chapter and never really relinquishes its grip until you read the final page." John Hardy Bell, author of "The Strategist"

When Army Communications Captain Alton Blackwell takes a hit to the leg while on active duty in Afghanistan, his self-confidence and his leg are equally shattered in the explosion. Assigned to a desk job while recovering, Blackwell manages to prove his resourcefulness as he matches wits with Al-Qaeda operatives in the dangerous regions of Kabul. Unable to fully heal, he resigns himself to the abrupt end of his military career as well as any hope to win the affections of the beautiful and intelligent Lieutenant Mallory Wilson.

Upon returning state-side, the quiet civilian life is quickly left far behind when Blackwell’s colleague Zach Lambert calls him from a weekend camping trip in the throes of a devastating illness with forbidding implications. In a story out of today’s headlines, Blackwell and now-FBI Agent Wilson explore the possible diversion of a biotech’s project to develop an improved vaccine, scouring leads at the CDC and biotec company, putting their Army and professional skills to the test, and narrowly escaping agents with a murderous agenda at every turn. The closer they come to the truth, the quicker the bodies pile up, along with the suspects. To get to the bottom of the sinister scheme, can Blackwell still use wits when his body has failed him? And will he survive long enough to tell his colleague of the feelings for her he has long kept secret?