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''The Ericka Blackwood Files pack a serious punch. Dark and gripping, and brimming with authentic technologies that power our modern world - as well as the vulnerabilities that threaten it.'' Daniel SuarezFBI Special Agent Ericka Blackwood chases a deadly online predator in a high-stakes hunt for the truth. Perfect for fans of Thomas Harris and Stieg Larsson.He''s online. He''s anonymous. He''s deadly. When a video surfaces on the Dark Web showing a murder no one else could have witnessed, FBI Special Agent Ericka Blackwood starts tracking down the killer. But the case is even darker than Ericka thought. Hidden behind an avatar named Dantalion, a criminal mastermind is feeding his sadistic appetites by directing the crimes of others – and he may have been orchestrating his twisted schemes for years.As Ericka homes in on her target, the tables are suddenly turned. Dantalion has information that will help Ericka fulfil a deeply personal quest for revenge... but only if she risks her career, her life, and the fate of Dantalion''s future victims. Does vengeance come at too high a price?Reviews for The Hacker''Frighteningly plausible... a thrilling rollercoaster of twists and turns.'' Boyd Morrison''One of the most engaging and intelligent thrillers of the year.'' Kashif Hussein, Best Thriller Books''Dark, brutal, scary – yet absolutely riveting.'' Samantha Brick ''Creates an atmosphere of high-tech terror... A modern, thrilling novel.'' Promoting Crime Fiction

The gripping debut techno thriller from cybercrime specialist Daniel Scanlan. FBI Special Agent Ericka Blackwood chases a deadly online predator in a high-stakes hunt for the truth. Perfect for fans of Thomas Harris and Stieg Larsson.He's online. He's anonymous. He's deadly.When a video surfaces on the Dark Web showing a murder no one else could have witnessed, FBI Special Agent Ericka Blackwood starts tracking down the killer. But the case is even darker than Ericka thought. Hidden behind an avatar named Dantalion, a criminal mastermind is feeding his sadistic appetites by directing the crimes of others – and he may have been orchestrating his twisted schemes for years.As Ericka homes in on her target, the tables are suddenly turned. Dantalion has information that will help Ericka fulfil a deeply personal quest for revenge... but only if she risks her career, her life, and the fate of Dantalion's future victims. Does vengeance come at too high a price?Reviewers on The Hacker'Frighteningly plausible and deftly written, Daniel Scanlan’s debut is a thrilling roller coaster of twists and turns.' Boyd Morrison 'A thoroughly disturbing lightning-paced thriller. Dark, twisted and horribly captivating.' Ian Green 'Tense, gripping, brutal, scary – The Hacker has everything you'd want from a thriller.' P.R. Black 'Dark, brutal, scary – yet absolutely riveting.' Samantha Brick 'The author creates an atmosphere of high-tech terror... A modern, thrilling novel.' Promoting Crime Fiction

''The Exploit packs a serious punch. Brimming with authentic technologies that power our modern world – as well as the vulnerabilities that threaten it. A dark and gripping tale that we all hope remains fiction!'' Daniel SuarezOUT NOW IN PAPERBACKWhen a deadly enemy reappears with a lethal new plan, it''s up to FBI Special Agent Ericka Blackwood to stop him – but not before she overcomes the failures of her past.No way back. No way out. No way home.Following her harrowing encounter with predatory cybercriminal Dantalion, and her decision to pursue vengeance over duty, Ericka Blackwood hit rock bottom. Her only path to redemption is through the relentless pursuit of her elusive old enemy.But Ericka is not the only one seeking Dantalion, whose tastes for chaos and carnage have drawn him into the world of international terrorism. When an attempt to destroy a Pakistani jail alerts intelligence services that Dantalion has emerged from hiding, Ericka and her old FBI team are hot on the criminal mastermind''s trail.Which is exactly what he wants...Perfect for fans of Daniel Suarez, Stieg Larsson and Thomas Harris, The Exploit is the thrilling new novel in the Ericka Blackwood series by acclaimed Canadian author Daniel Scanlan.Reviews for The Exploit''An awe-striking heat-seeking missile of a thriller with a compelling narrative.'' Kashif Hussain, Best Thriller Books''A brilliant cross-genre concoction of thriller, techno-thriller, hacker lore, and realistic possibilities.'' Stuart Ashenbrunner, Best Thriller Books''A cat-and-mouse technothriller that spans the globe... Reminiscent of Stieg Larsson''s Millennium Trilogy.'' Damyanti Biswas, The Big Thrill

'The Exploit packs a serious punch. Brimming with authentic technologies that power our modern world – as well as the vulnerabilities that threaten it. A dark and gripping tale that we all hope remains fiction!' Daniel SuarezOUT NOW IN PAPERBACKWhen a deadly enemy reappears with a lethal new plan, it’s up to FBI Special Agent Ericka Blackwood to stop him – but not before she overcomes the failures of her past.No way back. No way out. No way home.Following her harrowing encounter with predatory cybercriminal Dantalion, and her decision to pursue vengeance over duty, Ericka Blackwood hit rock bottom. Her only path to redemption is through the relentless pursuit of her elusive old enemy.But Ericka is not the only one seeking Dantalion, whose tastes for chaos and carnage have drawn him into the world of international terrorism. When an attempt to destroy a Pakistani jail alerts intelligence services that Dantalion has emerged from hiding, Ericka and her old FBI team are hot on the criminal mastermind’s trail.Which is exactly what he wants...Perfect for fans of Daniel Suarez, Stieg Larsson and Thomas Harris, The Exploit is the thrilling new novel in the Ericka Blackwood series by acclaimed Canadian author Daniel Scanlan.Reviews for The Exploit'An awe-striking heat-seeking missile of a thriller with a compelling narrative.' Kashif Hussain, Best Thriller Books'A brilliant cross-genre concoction of thriller, techno-thriller, hacker lore, and realistic possibilities.' Stuart Ashenbrunner, Best Thriller Books'A cat-and-mouse technothriller that spans the globe... Reminiscent of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy.' Damyanti Biswas, The Big Thrill