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Shadow of Freedom
Into the Shadows Series
Tech Thriller / Cyber RomanceGrumpy x Sunshine (Cyber Edition)Widower Hero / Second ChanceThe Lost ChildOnly One Bed / Forced ProximityProtectorMind-Game / SimulationReality vs. SimulationGrief & HealingDigital WarfareIdentity
He’s a soldier hunting a ghost. She’s the hacker who holds the key.
Jackson Turner is a man living on borrowed time. A former Navy SEAL turned cybersecurity expert, he has spent years fueled by a singular, agonizing purpose: finding the daughter who was stolen from him and avenging the wife he couldn't save. He is disciplined, lethal, and entirely closed off—until he is paired with the one variable he can’t control.
Spark is a neon-haired whirlwind of chaos and code. A genius hacker for "The Secret Legion," she hides her own traumatic past behind sarcasm and firewalls. When the Syndicate launches "Orphan"—a terrifyingly sentient AI designed to optimize human trafficking—Spark is the only one who can dismantle it.
From the streets of Prague to the underground servers of Berlin, Jackson and Spark must outrun physical assassins and digital nightmares. But the Syndicate’s weapon is evolving. When Spark is trapped inside a lethal Virtual Reality simulation designed to break her mind, Jackson must do the impossible: upload himself into the machine to save her.
In a world where reality is a lie and memories can be rewritten, Jackson must face his greatest fear to find his daughter and save the woman who has rebooted his heart.
Sexual Tension
The bond is formed through shared trauma and the unique intimacy of Jackson entering Spark's mind.
Explicit Scenes
Includes open-door scenes that serve as an anchor to reality amidst the digital chaos.
Is This Book For You?
Loves 'The Matrix' or 'Criminal Minds'
Roots for the Tortured Hero
Enjoys a Unique Setting
Needs Closure
Reader Reviews
Wanda Lafferty
Booksprout • January 2, 2024
"Jackson and Spark work together to bring down The Syndicate... There are so many twists and emotional moments that will leave you turning the pages to try and figure out who can be trusted."
Sandra
Booksprout • December 19, 2023
"Zoey has done it again. The way she writes just captivates you and hooks you in. I loved the suspense and journey I went on while reading this book. A definite must read!"
Barbara W
Booksprout • December 18, 2023
"The very beginning of the book brings a tear to your eye thinking of the pain Jackson must be enduring... Zoey really captures your attention with her words... WOW what a great book."
Merry Jelks-Emmanuel
Booksprout • December 17, 2023
"Jackson and Spark kept me glued to this riveting story filled with action-packed drama... It is a brilliant masterpiece of fiction that reads live a movie with characters that I enjoyed connecting with and cheering on."
Kaye
Goodreads • 2023-12-18
"ONE SEDUCTIVE ADVENTURE. Simpering shivers Sam! Zoey doesn't hold back with this tempestuous temptation... The attraction and chemistry ignites with such intoxicating intensity... Excellent job Zoey."
Susan
Goodreads • 2023-12-18
"This contemporary billionaire captivating mystery romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building... This author is extraordinary and knows how to captivate her readers' hearts."
Tanya
Goodreads • 2023-12-18
"She is in danger and he needs to save her from the danger she is in. It is not going to be very easy to save her but he must. Will he save her? Will the secrets become too much?"
Jane Litherlane
Goodreads • 2023-12-18
"Powerful story of love , vying for their freedom is Jackson and Spark . Sparks do fly as the chemistry arcs. Great explosive story and tense reading. Well written and entertaining."
MP London
Booksprout • 2023-12-18
"This romance story about Spark and Jackson has you captivated from the very beginning... Will they be able to trust and rely on each other to get to their happy ending."
Melissa
Booksprout • December 18, 2023
"This is book three of Zoey Appleton's In The Shadows! Great add to this fun series! Would recommend!"