From the bestselling author of the Kate Reid crime thrillers...FBI civilian analyst, Lacy Merrick, manages the threat of terror every day. When terror strikes home, she is faced with a new reality and a new enemy.After the tragic incident, she crosses paths with Special Agent Will Caison and Lacy begins to unravel a furtive plot to discredit not only her but her husband and cybersecurity expert, Jay Merrick. The plot, she soon discovers, balances on the tip of a deeply embedded secret that has the potential to destroy a nation.Lacy recruits Agent Caison and long-time friend and hacker, Aaron Hunter, to help her find those responsible for taking the lives of so many Americans. She must clear the cloud of suspicion around her family and reveal a truth that will inflame a fearful public. But powerful enemies surround her every move and will employ all necessary resources to keep Lacy and everyone she loves silent forever. Fans of Robin Mahle's Kate Reid series might remember Special Agent Will Caison as she reintroduces him alongside Lacy Merrick. And once again, she delivers on a spectacular level with the first book in this thrilling series. Publisher's note: This novel was previously titled "Primal Deception."