About this audiobook

The Enemy Within, the first novel in The Shadow War series by Mathew R.K. Smith, is a tense espionage thriller that explores the danger of hidden betrayal. When a rising intelligence operative uncovers signs of a breach at the highest levels of national security, what begins as a routine investigation spirals into a deadly game of deception. As trust erodes and alliances fracture, the true threat proves to be closer than anyone imagined. Blending psychological depth with geopolitical stakes, the novel examines loyalty, manipulation, and the personal cost of fighting an invisible war where the greatest enemy may be from within.

Audiobook details

GenreMystery and Thriller, Politics and Government

Length2 hrs 54 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateFeb 28, 2026

LanguageEnglish

About the author

Mathew R.K. Smith

Mathew R.K. Smith is the author of The Shadow War series, beginning with The Enemy Within. Blending psychological suspense with geopolitical intrigue, his work explores loyalty, deception, and the hidden battles that shape global conflict. Smith crafts layered characters facing moral gray areas, where internal struggles are as intense as external threats. His writing combines realism, tension, and emotional depth to examine the unseen forces driving modern warfare.View all by Mathew R.K. Smith