Neural Leap: Chasing Shadows, Book One

In Neural Leap, the first book of the Chasing Shadows series, Eliza and Ethan uncover a plot involving a missing child, a traitorous scientist, corporate espionage, and possible extraterrestrial schemes. Ethan’s technical skills and mild demeanor calm Eliza’s neural implant’s tendencies, keeping her grounded. Together, they unravel a web of greed and betrayal. Their partnership—forged in their youth—faces tests of trust, jealousy, and the chip’s wild pull, all while their feelings for each other hover in a delicate “middle ground.” With martial artist Kimmy Kobayashi as their fierce ally and Max Vandenberg, their volatile mentor, pushing them forward, they chase mysteries that blur the line between human ambition and something darker.

The series blends pulse-pounding action, intricate tech-driven mysteries, and raw emotional stakes as Eliza learns to wield her chip’s power, Ethan grapples with his unspoken love, and together they hunt shadows in a city where every truth hides a deeper secret. Perfect for fans of The Bourne Identity meets Divergent, Neural Leap explores identity, loyalty, and the cost of tampering with the human mind in a world where technology can save you—or unravel you.