The Kessler Protocol is an international conspiracy thriller centered on a covert shadow network known as the Directorate, capable of influencing global events from behind the scenes. When a wire transfer exposes the existence of The Directorate operating beyond governmental oversight, a bank compliance officer and former assassin for the Directorate are thrown into a dangerous world of political manipulation, espionage, and betrayal. As the operation's true scope becomes clear, the consequences threaten to destabilize democratic institutions across multiple nations. Blending geopolitical tension with fast-paced action, Shadow Protocol explores the intersection of power, secrecy, and accountability in a world where information is weaponized and truth is expendable.