When a criminal mastermind moves into international terrorism, it's up to FBI Special Agent Ericka Blackwood to save thousands of lives - and redeem herself - as she faces off against an ever-deadlier old enemy in this gripping new thriller. Following her harrowing pursuit of sinister cybercriminal Dantalion, and her life-changing decision to pursue personal vengeance over her case, Ericka Blackwood hit rock bottom. The only way she can find redemption is through the relentless hunting down of her former quarry. But Ericka is not the only one seeking Dantalion, whose scope has extended from orchestrating murder via the Dark Web and entered the world of international terrorism. A series of explosions in Pakistan alerts intelligence services to the possibility of Dantalion's involvement, and Ericka, and her old colleagues from the FBI, are hot on the criminal mastermind's trail. Which is exactly what he wants... Perfect for fans of Daniel Suarez, Stieg Larsson and Thomas Harris, The Exploit is the thrilling new Ericka Blackwood novel by acclaimed Canadian author Daniel Scanlan. Reviews for the Ericka Blackwood Files: 'A thrilling rollercoaster of twists and turns that will have you racing through its pages' Boyd Morrison 'Dark, brutal, scary - yet absolutely riveting' Samantha Brick 'Frighteningly plausible... A modern, thrilling novel' Promoting Crime Fiction 'Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson' P.R. Black