Piercing the Darkness — D.A. Bale

Get set for the continuation of the Deepest Darkness series with this sequel to Running into the Darkness by D. A. Bale. Samantha Bartlett is running for her life. Haunted by her past actions and with nearly every government agency on the manhunt, Samantha lives alone and off the grid. But those who have come under her care won't let her simply shove them aside. Surrounded by the unlikeliest of humanity, Samantha still feels the sharp sting of loneliness, but for the first time in years she also tastes the sweetness of freedom â€" for the moment. For FBI Agent Joe Roberts, Washington D.C. has become too dicey since President Warner's murder â€" and a constant reminder of his encounter with their primary suspect. An opportunity arises to continue investigating Oleander Enterprises and what has become known as the Hitler Survival Conspiracy. Key documents are making their way from classified vaults back to where experiments first took place. Joe stops at nothing to intercept them, even when his actions place him on the Elite's short list â€" and the FBI's. Debrille's plans for an Elite Empire are nearing fruition, but without the brilliant Dr. Marcus, his life's work threatens to crumble. The Bartlett woman needs to be silenced before ruining his carefully devised schemes. Debrille is tired of games with mere jokers, but the ace is in position â€" and only waiting to be played. The search for the truth brings the participants to a breaking point collision. The battle lines are redrawn as reality pierces a lifetime of lies â€" and freedom can only be found in truth.