The Lightning Rod by Brad Meltzer

In this gripping thriller, a former military operative turned mortician, Zig, becomes embroiled in a high-stakes conspiracy after a routine funeral service leads him to uncover a hidden world of secrets and danger. As Zig delves deeper into the mystery, he teams up with Nola, a brilliant but troubled artist with a mysterious past, to unravel a complex web of deception that threatens national security. Together, they navigate a perilous path filled with unexpected twists and turns, racing against time to prevent a catastrophic event that could change the course of history.

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