The Cipher Protocol: A Lucas Vance Thriller - Book 1

By Jackson Reeve

Lucas Vance, a former Special Forces operative turned private investigator, is pulled into a deadly game of cryptic codes, high-level betrayals, and political secrets stretching from Washington D.C. to the heart of Rome.

When Lucas receives a desperate message from an old comrade-the kind of friend who never asks for help unless it's life or death-he agrees to track down a mysterious Cold War-era document known only as "The Cipher Protocol." The file contains a sequence of codes linked to a decommissioned military satellite capable of global surveillance. It was never supposed to exist. And it was never supposed to be found.

But someone has it. And they're willing to kill to protect it.

Lucas's search leads him to Elena Rossi, a brilliant cryptologist haunted by her father's mysterious death-an Italian diplomat who may have known too much about The Cipher. Together, they begin unraveling a decades-old conspiracy that connects intelligence agencies, rogue generals, and a secret cabal with influence in the world's most powerful governments.

As bodies pile up and allegiances blur, Lucas discovers the shocking truth: The Cipher Protocol isn't just a document. It's a blueprint for controlling world communication. And whoever controls it... controls the truth.

With time running out, Lucas must make an impossible choice-expose a truth the world isn't ready to hear, or protect it and live with the consequences.

The Cipher Protocol is a high-octane espionage thriller filled with pulse-pounding action, razor-sharp twists, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of Jack Reacher, Jason Bourne, and the political thrillers of Robert Ludlum and Mark Greaney.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FD7PGZSJ
• ISBN13: 9798287985653
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"