Shadow Ledger

Before every mystery, there was one mistake. A Zoe Blaise Mysteries PrequelLong before Zoe Blaise uncovered the conspiracies that threatened the global beauty industry, there was Giovanni Jones.Brilliant, principled and deeply committed to justice, Giovanni is recruited from the Bank of Italy into a covert intelligence investigation after uncovering a series of financial anomalies no one else can explain. What begins as an investigation into suspicious corporate transactions soon reveals an intricate network of pharmaceutical companies, cosmetics manufacturers, financial institutions and political influence operating beneath the surface of legitimate business.Determined to do everything by the book, Giovanni refuses to act until the evidence is complete.It is the greatest mistake of his life.An undercover operation is exposed. Lives are lost. A trusted colleague barely survives. Faced with an impossible moral choice, Giovanni sacrifices the truth to save those who still remain in danger-a decision that allows the conspiracy to survive and changes him forever.Unable to place his faith in institutions that have failed him, Giovanni quietly establishes Orpheus Consulting: a small, independent investigative practice founded on a single belief-that someone must follow power wherever it hides.When a young forensic accountant named Zoe Blaise arrives at his office, Giovanni recognises in her the integrity he thought the world had taken from him.The future of Orpheus has begun.Shadow Ledger is a tense, intelligent corporate conspiracy thriller exploring loyalty, conscience, hidden power and the price of choosing principle over certainty. Perfect for readers who enjoy intelligent suspense, financial intrigue, espionage, and morally complex characters, it is both the ideal introduction to the Zoe Blaise Mysteries and an essential companion for existing readers eager to discover how everything began.Perfect for readers of Daniel Silva, Mick Herron, John le Carré and David Baldacci, Shadow Ledger uncovers the hidden history behind the Zoe Blaise Mysteries-where every secret has a price, and every truth demands a guardian.