The Firebird Deception

Agent Alisha MacAleer grapples with her fractured trust in the CIA following a mission gone awry, exacerbated by her tumultuous past with ex-lover Frank Reichart. Assigned to desk duty, she discovers that the cunning Brandon Parker is once again developing advanced artificial intelligences, prompting her to question her loyalties. Faced with an impossible choice, Alisha must decide whether to adhere to orders or venture out on her own to uncover the truth behind the shadowy forces at play, all while navigating treachery and her own moral compass.