The gripping sequel to The Athena Protocol, a feminist Bourne Identity that New York Times bestselling author Patrick Ness called “a ferocious, take-no-prisoners thriller that actually thrills!”

Jessie Archer faced down death to prove her dedication to Athena, the elite organization of female spies she works for. Now she’s back on the team, in time to head to Pakistan to take down the man whose actions spurred Athena’s founders to create the secretive squad.

But his connections spread farther than anyone knew, and when a girls’ school in Mumbai is bombed, a shadowy far-right organization reveals itself—and its evil plans to continue attacks.

When someone close to the investigation turns on Athena, Jessie knows that their time to save everyone is nearly up. Once again, she’ll have to risk everything to protect the vulnerable and prove herself.

With a traitor in their midst and a deadly new threat emerging, can Athena stop a global conspiracy before it’s too late?

• A Race Against Time: With a deadly new bioweapon unleashed, Jessie and her team must uncover the plot before an invisible threat claims hundreds of lives.
• Political Conspiracy: As the trail leads to a powerful politician, Jessie discovers that the enemy isn’t just a terrorist group—it’s a system.
• Found Family: The women of Athena have her back, but with a traitor hiding in plain sight, trusting the wrong person could be a fatal mistake.
• Slow-Burn LGBTQ Romance: In the midst of the chaos, an unexpected connection with a brilliant female detective forces Jessie to guard her heart as closely as she guards her secrets.

“Led by and centered on women, this high-octane thriller features a well-developed cast with distinct, varied backgrounds. An explosively exciting story that shines a light on the treatment, mistreatment, and unity of women across the globe.”