The Man in the Burgundy Jacket

Synthetic Lithium is the energy of the future, but the high cost of production makes direct competition impossible-lithium batteries explode around London. Russell Borgman followed in his brother's footsteps for years, rescuing less fortunate people in dangerous parts of the world, but he's finally had enough of the desert. A request to find and track a Middle Eastern explosives expert who went off-grid in South America sounds like a perfect opportunity to leave the desert behind and with it a rage that garnered him a nickname he fears will never be shed-but the desert landscape is not the only surprise when Russell and Jill, an unexpected tagalong, step off the plane in Chile. In his search for a man who is good at not being found, Russ finds himself making uncharacteristic mistakes that he blames on the unfamiliar venue but fears could be due to growing feelings for Jill whose self-defense skills are surprisingly good for a Catholic schoolteacher. After several diversions, they observe their man leaving a nuclear power plant with a team of unsavory characters. Disturbing interrogations that follow point to involvement of Russell's team in a conspiracy with tentacles that extend far beyond the South American continent. The simple tracking request turns into a perilous pursuit from Chile to London, where Russ must rely on his instincts to save Jill and prevent a catastrophic event-but is he saving Jill, or is this captivating new friend leading him into a trap? As Russ peels back layers of a complex scheme orchestrated by a ruthless man in a burgundy jacket, he discovers shocking connections to his past and will face a decision that could determine the fate of a country.