This book follows main character, Curt Anderson, as he uncovers a secret government agency that coerces citizens into following its agenda or must face the ultimate punishment. This journey starts out along the mountainous and picturesque Highway 17 that runs toward the Santa Cruz beaches from the San Francisco Bay Area. From the very beginning, the reader learns how this finely tuned well organized Agency handles its business. After Curt's discovery, he feels compelled to share this knowledge with the only person he thinks he can trust, his girlfriend, Melody.
This story of suspense, murder and intrigue is a thriller that takes the reader on a wild journey. Just when you think the ride is over, the reader is taken in another direction. As one reviewer put it, "international leaders, stateside bigwigs, and simple common folks are all potential targets as we are taken on a wild ride of twists and turns, mystery and murder."

Padilla was raised in Red Bluff, California, and briefly lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, & Orange Counties. During his youth, many of his summers were spent in Ketchikan, Alaska.
His experience as an insurance claims adjustor, traveling throughout the US for disaster duty combined with handling improbable injuries took him into court rooms, requiring a deep understanding about the legal process. It's no surprise that his reading influences were early Stephen King, Tom Clancy, and John Grisham.
Padilla's previous works include "Rule One Twenty", "Michaso (the Korean word for crazy)" and "Tunnels" (2018 American Book Fest finalist Thriller: General category). The sequel to Rule One Twenty is titled "Sentinel Event" (2019 American Fiction Book award finalist Thriller General category). He also wrote "Gamers" and "Harpazo." Padilla is currently working on his seventh book "G-3: The Journey".
You may visit his website at www.eappublishing.com to see his upcoming book signing events and future projects.