The Balkan Cipher — Craig A. Hart

When retired tough guy Shelby Alexander's peaceful day at the range is shattered by a cryptic text from his fiancée Katherine-Come home now-he races back to their cabin, only to witness her abduction by masked men wielding automatic weapons. What starts as a desperate chase through the backroads of Michigan spirals into a high-stakes international thriller, uncovering a deadly, fifty-year-old secret buried in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. As Shelby digs into the shadowy past of Katherine's late father-a Korean War vet with ties to Russian intelligence-he discovers a cryptic cipher that could be the key to her rescue... or the end of millions.As the clock ticks down, Shelby battles ruthless operatives, decodes a haunting lullaby, and confronts a chilling truth: some secrets are worth killing for-and others are worth dying to protect. Perfect for fans of fast-paced thrills, The Balkan Cipher delivers action, suspense, and a hero who will stop at nothing to save the woman he loves. Grab your copy and join Shelby Alexander on his most dangerous mission yet!