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Cyber pirates threaten to unleash a deadly Ghost Code against powerful institutions in authors Charles V. Breakfield and Rox Burkey’s “The Enigma Wraith”, the fourth book in The Enigma series.
The Synopsis
Cyber pirates plot to deliver destructive software payloads for computer domination
Mephisto and Callisto are playing for the end game. Their agenda looks like blackmail for financial gain, but their true goals are far more menacing and devastating. Everyone is at risk.
An intriguing game of digital cat and mouse pits the R-Group against Darknet cyber assassins.
Destructive code appears then vanishes risking lives from various points around the world. The methods of infiltration are mindboggling and nearly untraceable.
Financial Institutions, Utilities, Military bases and others are at risk from this indestructible virus.
The R-Group’s Jacob, Petra, and Quip stretch their vast technical talents to the limits to find the source of the vanishing villain that strikes at the heart of a computer.
Finding a solution before more lives are lost – IMPOSSIBLE!
Where and when will the next target succumb to this retched Ghost Code?
The Review
In this ever-increasing technological world, the threats that we, as individuals and society as a whole, are far grander than ever imagined. The authors do an incredible job of showcasing this, exploring the world vulnerable to digital attacks. The authors play into people’s genuine fears regarding our reliance on technology, showcasing the chaos and terror that digital terror attacks on our infrastructure can have on our world.
Yet amidst all of the technothriller action, the character development and the rich imagery really made this story shine brightly. The relationships these teammates form with one another, and the mindset of the antagonists the team comes across along their journey really helped elevate the adrenaline-fueled action that the story took on.
The Verdict
Memorable, compelling, and thought-provoking authors Breakfield and Burkey’s “The Enigma Wraith” is a must-read technothriller. The twists and turns in the narrative and the fantastic character development made this a thrilling novel in which to get lost. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
About the Authors
BREAKFIELD-Charles works as a data/telecom solution architect and supports digital security, blockchain solutions, and unified communications. He enjoys writing, studying World War II history, travel, and cultural exchanges. Charles’ love of wine tastings, cooking, and Harley riding often provides writing topics.
Much of his personality comes from his father who served in the military for 30 years and three wars. Charles grew up on multiple bases and different countries. The multi-cultural exposure helps him with the various character perspectives they bring to the series. His personal ambition is to continue to teach his co-author Burkey, humor.
BREAKFIELD AND BURKEY together build stories as fictional story writers. Storytelling is the best method to share excitement, thrills, and insights to today’s technology risks.
EnigmaSeries.com has information on their 12 books, 10 short stories, audio books, book trailers, and the upcoming Enigma Heirs.
Look for our cozy mysteries/murders in the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles.
Rox Burkey is a Customer Experience Specialist who works with businesses around the world. As a gifted speaker and accomplished listener, she bridges the chasm between business problems and technical solutions to optimize business productivity. She has written technology papers, white papers, but launches into high gear when plotting our next technothriller or short story.
As a child, she led the other kids with her highly charged imagination generating new adventures with make believe characters. She is proud of being a Girl Scout until high school, and contributed to the community as a member of a Head Start program. Rox enjoys her family, learning, listening to people, travel, outdoor activities, sewing, cooking, and thinking about how to diversify the series.
