Paladin (Hope Novak Thrillers)

A relentless nightmare begins with the chilling abduction of Miranda Green, the daughter of Hope's devoted student, Daphne Green. When Daphne inexplicably vanishes, Hope's maternal instincts surge to life, plunging her into a perilous quest. Hope joins forces with Detective Sam Ryan, a renegade known for bending the law in pursuit of justice. As they unite to rescue Miranda, they navigate a treacherous underworld, unraveling a web of horror connecting Miranda's disappearance to a ruthless local gang embroiled in human trafficking and drug trade. Even more ominous, the sinister shadow of powerful drug cartels looms on the border. Amid escalating peril, Ewa continues her side mission with cutting-edge surveillance techniques to track the enigmatic tech executives linked to Project Aurora. Annaliese Bauer, a Muay Thai black belt instructor, and Hope's younger sister, contributes her combat prowess, while Celia Mendonca, a UNLV student and Hope's protégé, lends her strength to the fight against human trafficking. The team battles through obstacles and corruption, facing betrayal from an unexpected source within their circle.