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The Enigma Stolen

The Enigma Series, Book 5

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The Enigma Stolen

By: Charles V Breakfield, Roxanne E Burkey
Narrated by: Derek Shoales
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Who controls our destiny in a data-driven world?

In the not-so-distant future, the world is drowning in an ocean of data. Every click, every purchase, every heartbeat monitored by a wearable device contributes to an ever-expanding digital universe. Amidst this chaos, a sinister force is at work, threatening to steal the very essence of our future.

Gretchen, a mathematical prodigy and the spoiled heiress, has harnessed the power of supercomputers and Big Data to bend the world’s economic landscape. As a direct descendant of the infamous Nazi Werewolf Clan, Gretchen is driven by a dark legacy and an insatiable desire to control the future. Her brilliant mind crafted dynamic algorithms infused with ethical nihilism, manipulating lives and markets with chilling precision. Gretchen is not operating alone. The R-Group, cybersecurity experts, and data analysts are tasked with uncovering and neutralizing the massive processing power behind Gretchen's schemes. Led by a cast of brilliant and eccentric characters, the R-Group must navigate a labyrinth of digital intrigue and deception to stay one step ahead of their adversaries.

Using their AI-enhanced supercomputer, ICABOD, the R-Group delves deeper into the world of advanced analytics. The team begins to question the very nature of its mission. Who are the real winners in a world where the Darknet holds the keys to the future? Can they trust their analysis, or are they being manipulated by forces beyond their control?

In The Enigma Stolen, Breakfield and Burkey weave a gripping tale of technology, power, and the human spirit. As the lines between hero and villain blur, listeners are left to ponder the ethical implications of a world where data is king and the future is up for grabs. With heart-pounding action and mind-bending twists, this technothriller will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the very fabric of reality.

©2015 Breakfield and Burkey (P)2025 Breakfield and Burkey
Crime Fiction Cyberpunk Science Fiction Spies & Politics Technothrillers Terrorism Thriller & Suspense Fiction Technology Thriller Suspense Fantasy Werewolf Stock Wolf Shifter Computer Science

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The thrilling adventures of our favourite crews are back in The Enigma Stolen, by Roxanne Burkey and Charles Breakfield. In this fifth installment we are brought into a scene where there is much loss, and little gain. A difficult discussion between father and daughter: a transaction of human life and a cold closing to a young life. This is an important tone to set for the journey we are about to take into the world of R-Group, ICABOD, Petra, Jacob, EZ, Julie and Juan. In this installment, we are not along for the ride as a large corporation or government body is being taken down. No, this story feels much more personal than ever before.
Burkey and Breakfield are clearly good at their craft. Their books are consistently intelligent, thrilling and excellent to read. By transposing book five in the series to an audio format, we get to enjoy the voice of Derek Shoales. His ability to transform into several people of varying genders, ethnicities and personalities is superb. There are always little snags when you have a cast as diverse as the ones that grace the landscapes of an Enigma book, but they do not detract from the overall quality. The only true element that could be seen as a detraction, revolves around a scene in which there is unexpectedly vile sexual content. It’s one thing to be surprised by this in the printed word, but to hear it being spoken out loud makes it all the more uncomfortable.
The core of the story, where technology and the ability it has to change the potential future of the world are toyed with by those with unsavoury palates is still exciting and fun to listen to. It’s almost like sitting with that aunt or uncle who has lived an exciting life and they are regaling you with tales of wonder. It does get a little hard to follow if you are not adept with technical terms or have a hard time grasping mathematical concepts, but it’s still an enjoyable listen.
The fifth installment in the Enigma series, The Enigma Stolen by Roxanne Burkey and Charles Breakfield is definitely a positive continuation of the tales we have come to know and love. With only one glaring issue this book gives us a deeper look at our cast members while bringing in some new ones. It may seem a tad bit daunting for those who are not technologically savvy to be able to follow along as Derek Shoales leads us on this adventure, but it is definitely a good listen.

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