Marc Stanley

In the Shadows Marc Stanley

Melissa Lee, physically diminutive but large in character and mentaltoughness, commits herself to the nation's fight against terrorism. Her corevalues of integrity, dogged determination, patriotism, have been groomed byloving parents; her physical strength honed on the family thoroughbredracehorse farm. Auniversity education gives depth to an innate compassion forothers, and provides her with the historical context of human conflict. In theyear 2009, following college graduation, Melissa joins the CIA. Circumstances drive an early covert assignment to develop intelligence on aterrorist operation deep in Africa. While reconnoitering suspected terroristactivity, she is taken captive. Alerted to her abduction, the U. S. undertakes adaring rescue mission. Its outcome is at risk as events challenge the courage,skills, and unique capabilities of those human and technical national assetsengaged in the mission.