Shadow of Freedom - A Novel by Zoey Appleton

About the Book

When ex-Navy SEAL and cybersecurity expert **Jackson Turner** loses everything to a ruthless trafficking ring known as The Syndicate, his world shatters. Fueled by grief and a burning desire for vengeance, he joins a clandestine group of hackers led by the enigmatic Cypher.

Teamed up with the brilliant and rebellious hacker, **Spark**, Jackson must hunt down The Syndicate's ultimate weapon: a sentient AI named Orphan. It's a race against time to dismantle a global network of corruption before more innocent lives are lost—including his own daughter's.

Intensity Level

High-octane & Explicit. This book contains mature themes, violence, and intense situations.

Perfect For Readers Who Love...

Cyber Thrillers Hacker Protagonists Relentless Action Found Family Father's Vengeance

A Glimpse Inside

"Standing at the window, I allowed the last drops of whiskey to glide down my throat, the burning sensation offering a brief distraction from the pain inside. Gazing into the glass, I felt as empty and used as anyone ever had. Today would have been my daughter Jessica's eighteenth birthday... The Syndicate shall pay. I am coming for you. Just you wait."

- Chapter 1

Meet the Characters

Jackson Turner

A decorated ex-Navy SEAL haunted by his past. His formidable skills in combat and cyber warfare make him The Syndicate's worst nightmare.

Spark

With her signature green hair and a rebellious spirit, Spark is one of the most talented hackers in Cypher's organization. She's unconventional, fiercely independent, and driven by her own past.

Isabella

A former victim of The Syndicate, Isabella is now a high-ranking leader in Cypher's organization, guiding the team with strategy and empathy.

Cypher

The secretive and brilliant hacker who leads the clandestine organization dedicated to dismantling The Syndicate. His identity is a closely guarded secret.

Jessica Turner

Jackson's abducted daughter. Her unknown fate is the driving force behind her father's relentless quest for justice and revenge against The Syndicate.

Hope

A young trafficking survivor who provides a crucial clue that reignites Jackson's search for his daughter, living up to her name.

Zoey Appleton

Zoey Appleton loves to weave tales of romance, suspense, and redemption. With a passion for creating complex characters and intricate plots, Zoey invites readers into a world where love conquers all, even in the face of the darkest dangers.

What Readers Are Saying

5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent Story

"Jackson and Spark kept me glued to this riveting story filled with action-packed drama that kept me glued to each thrilling page from start to finish. It is a brilliant masterpiece of fiction that reads live a movie with characters that I enjoyed connecting with and cheering on."

- Merry Jelks- Emmanuel

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023

A Masterpiece of the Genre

"Zoey Appleton has crafted a masterpiece of the cyber-thriller genre. 'Shadow of Freedom' is a chillingly realistic and emotionally powerful story."

- Imagined Critic Weekly

Reviewed in the United States