The Amateur

At the heart of this intense plot is an unconventional protagonist: a brilliant CIA codebreaker whose life takes a devastating turn after he loses his wife in a terrorist attack in London. Accustomed to working in the shadows, solving enigmas behind a desk, and avoiding social contact, this introverted man is suddenly thrust into an extreme situation that forces him to break away from everything he once knew.

The story begins with the immediate impact of the attack: chaos, human loss, and a city shaken by fear. But for him, the bombing is not just a national tragedy—it’s a profoundly personal loss. His wife, his only emotional connection and anchor in the world, dies in the attack, leaving behind an unfillable void.

As grief gives way to a need for answers, the analyst turns to what he does best: spotting patterns, reviewing information, and uncovering hidden truths. In the process, he stumbles upon disturbing clues that could shed light on who was behind the attack and how it was planned. However, his superiors at the agency are reluctant to take action. Whether due to political reasons, lack of evidence, or sheer bureaucracy, the system turns its back on him at the very moment he needs it most.