A nation in peril. A secret that changes everything. The clock is ticking… Lily Tso thought she knew who she was—until the day she discovers her past is a lie. Her parents, long presumed dead, are alive. But before she can process the truth, she’s thrown into a race against time to stop a devastating bioterror attack. With the fate of millions hanging in the balance, Lily must trust the unlikely allies at her side—an FBI agent with everything to lose and a daring tycoon willing to risk it all. But as danger closes in, so do the doubts. Why was she chosen for this mission? Can she rise to the challenge? And will her faith be enough when the weight of the world is on her shoulders? The enemy is relentless. The stakes couldn’t be higher. And time is running out. If you love the electrifying suspense of Ruth Ware and the high-stakes drama of James Patterson, you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough! Recently selected as a Top Pick in the Thriller category of the Silver Falchion Award by Killer Nashville! LOVED IT! This high octane thriller will keep you guessing as it rockets through pages like Secretariat around the final turn at the Belmont Stakes. Living Secrets is not only well-written, with engaging and full-bodied, three-dimensional characters, it's also well-organized and structurally sound. Most chapters are short, with smooth-as-silk transitions. The author skillfully ties together all the various relatives, back stories, relationships, agencies, culprits, and romances into a polished plot that glitters and glows with panache and punch. Moreover, as the action shifts between locales and time frames, the narrative also switches POVs. This might be confusing to some readers in the hands of a lesser talent. But Baumgartner pulls it off neatly, clearly noting each shift at the beginning of each chapter so you don't get lost. Gently faith-flavored, the text also takes a subtle look at the decline of religious orders. Bonus content is available as a free download. Note that you may not want to start Living Secrets late at night. If you do, it'll have you on the edge of your seat into the wee hours! I read it cover-to-cover in one sitting. The ending leaves you with an "Arrrrg!!!" sense. As in, cliffhanger! So the door is open for another installment. I can't wait! -Kristine L. S.F. Baumgartner, a lover of thriller, mystery, and suspense genres, is the author of the gripping Mirror Estate series. When not writing or reading, she enjoys binge-watching TV crime shows and spending time with her cat. A graduate of the University of Hawaii and the University of Cincinnati, Baumgartner is excited to share her stories with readers who appreciate captivating narratives. Discover the world of Mirror Estate and prepare to be enthralled by her compelling storytelling.