The 9th Man (Luke Daniels, Book 1) By Steve Berry And Grant Blackwood

In this gripping thriller, Luke Daniels, an operative with the Magellan Billet, finds himself drawn into a dangerous conspiracy when he receives a desperate call for help from his friend, Jillian Stein. Racing to Belgium, Luke discovers that Jillian's life is in jeopardy as she becomes entangled in a deadly conflict between two powerful factions—one seeking the truth behind a historical event, and the other determined to keep their secrets buried.

Meanwhile, Thomas Rowland, a Washington insider with a dark past, holds the key to unlocking the truth about a pivotal moment in history—the events of November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. As Luke delves deeper into the mystery, he realizes that Rowland will stop at nothing to protect his secrets, even if it means eliminating anyone who stands in his way.

From the streets of Belgium to the bayous of Louisiana and the Wyoming wilderness, Luke races against time to uncover the shocking truths that have been hidden for decades. With each revelation, he realizes that the stakes are higher than he ever imagined, and that confronting the past may cost him everything.

In a heart-pounding race against time and powerful adversaries, Luke Daniels must confront the ninth man and uncover the secrets that could change history forever. With danger lurking at every turn, Luke's quest for the truth will lead him to confront his own past and reshape the course of his future.