This instant national bestseller leads a young intelligence operative into the depths of a dangerous white supremacy conspiracy that threatens to tear the country apart in a “high adrenaline adventure” ( Booklist ). Intelligence operative Hayley Chill is pursing the truth about her father’s mysterious fate, which government officials seem determined to hide from her. But when she stumbles upon a ciphered document under the floorboards of her father’s house, it becomes impossible to ignore the questions about his death. Was it suicide, or was it murder, designed to protect a deeper secret? She fears what she’s discovered may be connected to current rumors of a dark conspiracy, one that no one will substantiate. Hayley’s been loyal to Washington; has it been as loyal to her? With permission from her handler to probe deeper, Hayley is led into a terrifying subculture of white supremacy within the United States military. As her investigation intensifies, she uncovers an expansive conspiracy to bring about the secession of several states from the country. It’s up to Hayley to stop a second Civil War before it starts while also confronting the ultimate truth about her father’s harrowing deeds in this “timely and terrifying read” (Nick Petrie, author of The Runaway ). "Gripping and relentless, STORM RISING is packed with twists, action, and emotional power. Chris Hauty hits it out of the park." -- Meg Gardiner, author of the UNSUB series "Hayley Chill continues to fight her way through the political thriller landscape as she lays waste to the enemies of the republic in a methodical, brutal, professional fashion, battling a new threat that could tear the fabric of America in two. An excellent thriller perfect for our times!" -- Matthew Betley, bestselling author of the Logan West series and the upcoming THE NEIGHBORHOOD "Be prepared to stay up all night as Hayley Chill takes you deep into a conspiracy to tear the United States apart. STORM RISING will have you glued to the page as you race to reach the thrilling conclusion. Not to be missed!" -- L.C. Shaw, bestselling author of THE NETWORK "STORM RISING has all the twists and turns and breakneck pace of Hauty's earlier books, but with a deeper, darker look into the soul of protagonist Haley Chill, and the soul of America, that makes this a timely and terrifying read. I didn't think it was possible, but Chris Hauty has outdone himself - again!" -- Nick Petrie, author of THE RUNAWAY "Gritty and engaging, STORM RISING is a gripping page-turner. Crisply written, and terrifying in scope, Chris Hauty's new conspiracy thriller is a worthy addition to his excellent Hayley Chill series." -- Simon Gervais, former RCMP counterterrorism officer and bestselling author of THE LAST PROTECTOR "High adrenaline adventure." ― Booklist "Tom Clancy…for the post-Trump world!" ― Publishers Weekly Chris Hauty’s debut, Deep State , was a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, and Barry Award nominee. Other novels include the CALIBA Award–nominated Savage Road , and S torm Rising , as well as the acclaimed novella Insurrection Day . He currently lives in Glendale, California. Chapter 1: Tater Hole Savings & Loan 1 TATER HOLE SAVINGS & LOAN Hayley Chill’s most glaring weakness, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, has been her primary focus for the twelve weeks she’s been in camp. Days start with a ten-mile run at sunrise, followed by a healthy breakfast, rest, and then four hours of skills training. Nights begin at seven after a light dinner. For warm-up, she hits pads for three rounds. Circuit training follows, with double-arm rope slams, dumbbell thrusters, two-hundred-pound sled pulls, and a sixty-yard farmer’s walk with eighty-pound barbells. Twice through, before starting a second circuit. In the last months of her tenure as an aide in the West Wing, Hayley gained fifteen pounds. Many days in that harrowing time passed without any physical exercise whatsoever. Since leaving the White House—twenty-seven years old and unemployed—Hayley Chill is determined to regain the physical fitness of her years in the US Army. Holed up in Princeton, West Virginia, and training six days a week at Elite Martial Arts Academy seems as good a way as any to accomplish that goal. Today isn’t a typical workout day, however. In anticipation of her first amateur MMA bout later that week, Hayley’s coach has limited her to stretching and a single sparring session at 50 percent. The problem is her sparring partner. Almost six feet tall, with a murderous arm reach, Jewel Rollins ratchets up the intensity with every round. Flustered and stung by a snapping jab that feels like something more than 50 percent, Hayley retaliates. An amateur boxing champ in the military, she never suffered a loss in the ring. Her strategy when attacked—in the ring and outside of it—is to counterattack. Never relent. Fuck 50 percent. With her back foot slightly splayed for increased leverage, Hayley throws a jab, cro