The Expat

At twenty-six, Princeton grad Michael Wang feels trapped in his role at General Motors, working on self-driving car technology while nursing resentment towards those who overlooked him. His world shifts when he meets the mysterious Vivian online, who offers him an escape and a chance at success with a rival tech company in Beijing. However, upon his arrival, Vivian disappears, leaving Michael entangled in a perilous game of industrial espionage that tests his loyalties amid the tensions between the U.S. and China. The Expat is a gripping spy novel that delves into themes of identity, ambition, and the cost of self-actualization.