Darkside

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A midshipman's fall at the United States Naval Academy is initially deemed an accident, but the situation quickly escalates when Midshipman first class Julie Markham becomes embroiled in the controversy. The Academy's administration, known as the 'Dark Side,' tries to suppress the scandal, but rumors of homicide surface. Despite Julie's impeccable reputation and achievements, her father, Ev Markham, a professor and alumnus, fears the lengths the Dark Side will go to protect the Academy. Concerned for his daughter's safety amidst growing public outrage, he hires attorney Liz DeWinter as the Naval Criminal Investigative Service launches an inquiry. Concurrently, Jim Hall, the Academy's civilian security officer, investigates a series of violent pranks linked to the Academy's subterranean tunnels, which are tied to an unsolved murder. As Jim delves deeper, he finds himself hunted by a cunning predator with a dark secret hidden beneath the Academy's polished exterior. This relentless thriller, penned by an Annapolis insider, promises twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.