Death Stake
The trail of missing coders leads a spy into an international underworld of treachery, double agents, and digital espionage in a propulsive thriller by a Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
Retired intelligence operative Brad Trasker heads security at a remote aerospace facility when there’s a major breach. A photo of their top-secret AI-designed hydrogen engine has surfaced online. Trasker’s investigation into who did it soon leads to a start-up in Bangkok, where its three software developers have disappeared, along with nearly a million dollars in investment money.
Following their tracks, Trasker hits a dead end. The start-up’s HQ is a padlocked crime scene. No one—not the cagey locals, the mobbed-up gangs, or the Royal Thai Police—is keen on answering Trasker’s questions. But their message is clear: get out of Bangkok or die.
Hunted by assassins, Trasker is drawn into the same complex high-tech underworld of cryptocurrency, digital espionage, and betrayal that swallowed up the runaway coders. As the line between ally and enemy blurs, and the stakes become life and death, Trasker must navigate the dangerous intersection of modern intelligence and old-school spy games to survive.
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Andrew Mayne
Andrew Mayne is not just a bestselling author—he’s a magician whose illusions have dazzled audiences across the globe and a pioneer in artificial intelligence. With a background that seamlessly blends magic, technology, and storytelling, Mayne brings a unique energy and perspective to the world of thrillers and suspense.
Born with a fascination for the extraordinary, Andrew started his career as a magician, creating mind-bending illusions that left audiences questioning reality. His innovative style, dubbed “Shock Magic,” combines street-level trickery with grand illusions, earning him spots performing for prestigious names like David Copperfield and even astronauts aboard the International Space Station. But his creative vision didn’t stop there.
Trasker
Trasker consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
