Blood Game

<p>WINNER of the Silver Medal in the BookFest Awards in two categories:</p><p>THRILLER / ESPIONAGE and MYSTERY / ESPIONAGE</p><p></p><p>Thomas Vale was a math prodigy expert gambler and promising CIA recruit. And his act was nearly flawless. But when his secret was revealed - that he'd been masking high-functioning autism - his career in clandestine operations was over before it began.</p><p></p><p>Or so he thought.</p><p></p><p>Years later when a former mentor resurfaces with a hand-tailored mission Thom seizes the chance to finally prove himself. He teams up with Sondra a mysterious and tough-as-nails spy to investigate a suspected terrorist financier. They uncover a broader criminal scheme than they could have imagined and soon the walls start closing in.</p><p></p><p>Outnumbered outgunned and overwhelmed by his senses Thom is pushed to his limits and beyond. And even if he survives ... can he ever go home again?</p><p></p><p>This is the first book in a series of high-octane thrillers featuring an autistic protagonist. This series proudly portrays high-masking autism with authenticity and includes co-protagonists from a number of underrepresented backgrounds including LGBTQ+ BIPOC neurodiversity and physical disability. There is an emphasis on realistic portrayals of science technology and espionage tradecraft.</p>