What if you found a memo warning that thousands of people would be killed, and powerful forces are determined to stop you from revealing the truth? 21-year-old Dr. Essie Openwaters’ world is turned upside down in a deadly struggle to prevent a catastrophe while fighting trained assassins, corrupt public officials, and a psychopathic billionaire. Malicious Deception is the first in a series of Essie Openwaters mystery techno thrillers.