What would it take to change the world?Henry is a wealthy idealist with a vision. He’s convinced the global order is broken by the erosion of democracy, the rise of inequality, and the threat of the climate crisis. Humanity can’t afford to wait for the compromised institutions to act.But a dark past shadows Henry’s project: the death of his former partner is a sacrifice to the cause he can’t leave behind—until he meets charming and like-minded Cecile.
The two sense they’ve crossed paths for a reason and she becomes his ally and moral compass. Together, they assemble a clandestine team of former hacker turned security consultant Ben, environmental activist and logistics expert Mari, thrill-seeking financial expert Paul, and sharp but grounded legal advisor Claire.
Their plan: challenge people everywhere to start acting now following the global launch of a mysterious symbol.As the operation unfolds, fractures from within and external threats put everything in danger. Money disappears, ideologies clash, and a team member goes dark as a surveillance state trains its watchful eye on them.
As Henry becomes convinced the ends justify the means, the people around him must decide how far they're willing to follow.NEW WORLD ORDER: The Symbol is the first part of a high-stakes speculative geopolitical thriller series about power, ideology, and the cost of changing the status quo in a compromised world. For readers of Kim Stanley Robinson and John le Carré and anyone who’s ever wondered: how far can you go to do good before you become part of the evil you wanted to fight?
