Her arrest was no accident. It was a message.Book One of the Shadow Protocol TrilogyJohn Clarke built his career on precision, integrity, and systems no one could break. But when his daughter Emma is jailed in Nepal for a crime she did not commit, none of that matters. The charges are false. The danger is real. And the people behind it know exactly what he can give them.They want his life's work - a communications technology so advanced it could shift the balance of global power overnight. The demand comes from a network with deep ties to the Russian intelligence services, ex-Spetsnaz operatives, and shadow contacts inside the CIA and Mossad.To save her, Clarke must navigate a ruthless world of spies, mercenaries, and covert operatives that operates without borders, without rules, and without mercy.From high-tech labs in Silicon Valley to the crowded streets of Bangkok, from Southeast Asia's hidden jungle roads to the icy shadows of the Himalayas - every move is watched, every step is a gamble, and the clock is running out.The Pokhara Gambit launches the Shadow Protocol Trilogy - a high-octane blend of global intrigue, relentless pacing, and the unbreakable bond between a father and daughter.Fans of Daniel Silva, Jack Ryan, and Robert Ludlum will be hooked from page one.No Borders. No Rules. No Time. The race begins now.