Secrets to Destruction
A Foley’s Bridge Thriller
EARNED A BOOKY AWARD FOR MOST RELENTLESS THRILLER
A murdered hacker. A hidden conspiracy. A plan designed to destroy America from within.
Former Army intelligence officer Langlee Trahen knows danger when she sees it. When her childhood friend Bruce Rezier secretly hands her classified files exposing an operation called Foley’s Bridge, he warns her that billions could die.
Minutes later, Bruce is murdered.
The evidence reveals something far worse than a single attack. Powerful men inside the government have spent decades preparing to seize control through assassinations, bombings, a deadly biological release, and the destruction of anyone capable of resisting them.
Langlee and her partner, Roan Harper, cannot expose the conspiracy without becoming its next targets. Their only option is to disappear into Mossgrove, a remote North Carolina preserve they transform into a hidden refuge.
As trusted friends, veterans, families, dogs, horses, and vulnerable children join them, Mossgrove becomes more than a survival compound. It becomes a community worth defending.
Then the attacks begin.
Government officials die inside supposed random shootings. State capitols explode. Bridges and tunnels collapse. A lethal virus races across the country while the man behind Foley’s Bridge rises toward the presidency with a vaccine reserved for his allies.
With America collapsing and federal agents collecting orphaned children for secret relocation camps, Langlee’s group must protect Mossgrove, preserve Bruce’s evidence, and help expose the truth before a false president controls what remains of the nation.
But Foley’s Bridge has spent years placing its people inside the military, courts, and government.
And the enemy already knows someone survived with the files.
Secrets to Destruction is a gripping political conspiracy and post-apocalyptic survival thriller about loyalty, chosen family, hidden power, and ordinary people preparing to fight for a future no one else controls. The updated blurb reflects the final manuscript’s wider progression from Bruce’s warning through the attacks, Mossgrove’s growth, the child rescues, and Admiral Wright’s stand against Crisworth.
Reviews:
Sevag: 5 out of 5 Highly Recommended Yes!
Karen L West has completely outdone herself with Secrets to Destruction. From the very first page, this book grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go, establishing itself as a premier addition to Foley’s Bridge Thriller series. It is a masterfully crafted, high-stakes ride that balances pulse-pounding action with deep, psychological intrigue.
What sets this thriller apart is the exceptional depth of its plotting. West weaves a complex web of buried secrets, shifting alliances, and imminent danger that keeps you constantly guessing. Just when you think you’ve figured out the trajectory, a brilliantly placed twist upends, everything. The pacing is absolutely relentless; the chapters are tight and punchy, making it nearly impossible to find a good stopping point. I found myself staying up late into the night just to read “one more chapter.”
The character development is equally spectacular. the protagonist is wonderfully layered – competent yet flawed, driven by a compelling mix of personal stakes and moral grit. The atmospheric setting of Foley’s Bridge almost becomes a character of its own, thick with tension and an ominous sense of history that perfectly mirrors the unfolding drama. West’s descriptive prose is vivid and sharp, dropping you right into the heart of the danger without every bogging down the momentum.
If you are a fan of intricate conspiracies, relentless pacing, and rich character arcs, Secrets to Destruction is an absolute must-read. It delivers everything a top-tier political or psychological thrill should, leaving you breathless by the final page and desperately craving the next installment. Highly Recommended!!!
Briana: Secrets to Destructions is the kind of thriller that grabs your attention from the opening pages and refuses to let go. The story blends political conspiracy, survival, and strong character development into a fast-paced novel that kept me turning pages late into the night.
Fans of conspiracy thrillers, military fiction, survival stories, post-apocalyptic adventures will find plenty to enjoy here. The combination of high-stakes action, memorable characters, and emotional investment makes this much more than a typical thriller.
Overall, Secrets delivers everything I look for in the genre: Suspense, heart, unforgettable characters, and nonstop momentum. It’s an entertaining, well-crafted novel that leaves you eager for the next installment. Highly recommended and an easy five-star read.