From the shadowy corners of the dark web to the historic halls of MIT, Paul Knox, a cyber forensics expert and former Air Force officer, is thrust into a high-stakes battle against a ruthless enemy. As he races to uncover a plot that threatens to plunge America into chaos, Paul must protect his brilliant daughter, Emma, whose cutting-edge research holds the key to the nation's survival.

Going dark won't be a problem for a man who's spent his life tracking the "worst of the worst" on the dark web. But in this game, every move could be his last.

The narrative intertwines with the origin story of the Liberty Unit's first member, John "Jack" Jouett. In 1791, Jouett embarks on a perilous mission to deliver a critical message from Thomas Jefferson, altering the Revolutionary War's trajectory.

As the lines between past and present blur, Knox races against time to save his daughter and unravel mysteries that could reshape history.