In the next Blackhawk File, a return cargo ship from Mars reports a body of a missing researcher (Book 8 of 9). Alex Blackhawk goes undercover when several people have disappeared from the streets of large cities. He discovers the seamy side of the uncontrolled Washington elites. Now, he's missing. Alex's wife has no choice but to head for Mars after overhearing an incriminating conversation by a senator. 02/08/21 Be sure to pick up Best Friends about Alex's childhood #B07VVMQLQ6 Other Books by A. Nation Domino Sagas - continuing:Prequel - A Cat on MarsSaga 1   - Similar, But Not the SameSaga 2   - Deflection, A Race Against TimeSaga 3   - Crossroads, A Moment of DecisionSaga 4   - Found, The Lost OnesSaga 5   - Return, There's Never an Easy WaySaga 6   - Desert Shock, Secrets Never Stay HiddenSaga 7   - Fatal Error, Death by InnocenceSaga 8   - The Takers, From the Dark of NightSequel   - High Flyer Quest Series - continuing:Quest 1 - Eye of the Matrix, The Stone Map Urban Fantasies: Urban 1 - Where Did They Go? The World of VesdaUrban 2 - The Pottery Sale, What Lies BeneathUrban 3 - The Cruise, Lost at SeaUrban 4 - A Witch Comes A Haunting (now on preorder) Short Stories: Short ReadsCat in Space (free)Hobnobby's Story (free)Easter and HobsBest Friends (free)The Valentine GiftsThe Christmas GiftThe Lost JewelBest Friends Travel Mysteries - continuing:Travel 1 - Mystery Along the Danube, The Forgotten JewelTravel 2 - Mystery Along the Italian Coast (coming soon) 3-Ebook Sets: Star Travelers - Similar, Found, & ReturnBlackhawk Files - Deflection, Desert Shock, Fatal ErrorUrban Fantasies - Where, The Pottery Sale, The CruiseDomino Sagas - Similar, Deflection, Crossroads As daylight fades to darkness, large cities in the 25th century fall prey to various gangs of destruction who offer their services for hire. No one is safe on the streets after the day workers head home. One of the profitable ventures attractive to members of Congress is the discoveries of new resources off Earth. For the right price, mining on the Moon and Mars increases an investor's wealth. Some of the small mining owner's finances walk a thin line between profit and expenses. Any government loans they might have taken advantage of in the past,are now press for repayment. Some of the elite in Washington, realizing their business actions may be questionable, seek outside agents for their assistance.Many living in the city know one of these gangs as The Takers. A researcher in Washington D.C. discovers a discrepancy and then the murders began. Alex Blackhawk decides to go undercover when a man is found dead on a returning cargo ship from Mars. When his friend at the Mars base station discover more bodies on the Martian desert, he heads out to investigate the mines. Who are behind the kidnappings? Be sure to sign up for my Free monthly newsletter. You will receive updates and links to my next book, a calendar where and when my books are on sale or free, and a free short story. forms.gle/wnn1NUGh55EXYQM2A A. Nation travels the west with her husband. This is her twelfth novel and the saga shall continue. I have a long history of reading science fiction and mysteries. In the Domino sagas, I write about stories of the future mimicking today's social issues. This way I can explore issues as greed, retribution,prejudice, political corruption, and where our future could be heading. In my Urban Fantasy series, I take present day events and give them a twist into the unusual. I got the idea of this story when I read in the news about a researcher in Washington D.C. who went missing. Why? Who? So thus began this kidnapping tale.