The Second Son: A Thriller (Chase Burke Book 1)

Chase Burke, a former soldier now working as a sommelier, finds himself pulled back into a dangerous world when his intelligence analyst brother is killed in a covert operation and falsely branded a traitor. Shortly after, a congresswoman he is romantically involved with is brutally attacked at the restaurant where he works. Determined to clear his family's name and protect the congresswoman, Chase partners with NYPD Detective Alice Doyle, a single mother facing her own struggles. Their investigation reveals a powerful criminal syndicate with global reach and personal connections to Chase's life. As elite mercenaries pursue him, Chase must navigate a complex situation involving his mother's declining memory and a dangerous past. He works to survive a high-stakes game where loyalty is uncertain, until an unexpected ally emerges to shift the balance.