Marcus Carter prefers to stay in the shadows. By day, he’s just another face in the crowd, working at a local electronics store. But by night, he becomes Specter, a legendary hacker whispered about in the deepest corners of the dark web. When rumors spread of “The Unbreakable Fortress”—a government network said to house the world’s most guarded secrets—Marcus can’t resist the ultimate challenge. But breaching the Fortress means crossing boundaries he’s sworn to avoid—and uncovering truths powerful enough to put a target on his back.
As Marcus and his team of elite hackers delve deeper into the network, they unearth Project Leviathan—a conspiracy so vast it shakes the very foundation of their reality. Each breakthrough draws the attention of relentless enemies who will stop at nothing to erase them. On the run and under siege, Marcus must navigate a deadly game of deception and betrayal, where every keystroke could mean survival—or total annihilation. With time running out, he faces an impossible choice: how far will he go, and who will he risk, to expose the truth?
Hacking the Abyss is a heart-pounding cyber-thriller that takes you into the darkest corners of technology, where secrets can destroy worlds and courage is the only way forward. Perfect for fans of fast-paced suspense, relentless twists, and high-stakes action, Scott P. Hicks delivers a story that will leave you questioning how far we’ve already gone—and who’s holding the keys.
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Author Bio:
Scott Hicks has been teaching for more than 20 years – everything from elementary school to college level mathematics. He lives in Southern Utah with his wonderful wife and four daughters. He loves everything movies and storytelling. He attended Dixie College, Dixie State University, University of Utah, Western Governors University.