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Summary
Reno’s elite are being targeted. Homes are breached by professionals seeking only one thing: ancient ceremonial artifacts. Chief Detective Hector Ramirez knows this isn't simple theft. The trail leads to the high desert mountains and the Enlightened Collective—a cult led by the charismatic sociopath Ethan Wood. To stop Wood’s deadly endgame, Hector sends Celia Mendonca undercover. But inside the compound, "enlightenment" is manufactured through isolation and lethal hallucinogens. As Celia uncovers the truth—that the stolen artifacts are props for a "Final Ascension" ritual of mass suicide—her cover is blown. Trapped without a weapon and surrounded by brainwashed fanatics, Celia is the only hope for the victims inside. With the clock ticking down to the ceremony, Hector must lead a desperate tactical raid to breach the compound. But in a war against blind faith, saving the body doesn’t always mean saving the soul.Book information
Genre
Detective and Crime, Mystery and Thriller
Length
7 hrs 1 min
Publish date
Jan 19, 2026
Language
English
About the Author
Daniel Pelfrey
Table of Contents
1Introduction
1312. Secrets Brewed
21. Thief in the Night
1413. Frank's Investigation
32. The Wilkins Plea
1514. Celia's Breakthrough
43. Rejection Not Required
1615. Planning the Rescue
54. Celia Goes Undercover
1716. Confronting Frank
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