{"product_id":"the-short-drop-by-matthew-fitzsimmons-grade-c","title":"The Short Drop by Matthew FitzSimmons (Grade - C)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"399\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA gripping political conspiracy thriller by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMatthew FitzSimmons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, first published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"171\"\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"198\"\u003efirst novel\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eGibson Vaughn\u003c\/strong\u003e series and an acclaimed debut that blends cybercrime, espionage, political intrigue, and mystery into a fast-paced, intelligent thriller. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eTen years ago, \u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eSuzanne Lombard\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fourteen-year-old daughter of powerful U.S. politician \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eBenjamin Lombard\u003c\/strong\u003e, disappeared without a trace in one of the country's most infamous missing-person cases. The mystery has remained unsolved, becoming a national obsession. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eGibson Vaughn\u003c\/strong\u003e, a former Marine and legendary computer hacker, Suzanne's disappearance is deeply personal—she was like a younger sister to him. Haunted by guilt and a troubled past, Gibson is recruited by the former head of Lombard's security to secretly reopen the investigation after new evidence emerges. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eAs Gibson follows the trail, he uncovers a maze of political corruption, powerful conspiracies, cyber espionage, and hidden agendas surrounding the Lombard family. Every revelation places him in greater danger, as influential figures will stop at nothing to ensure the truth never comes to light. With assassins, intelligence operatives, and political power brokers closing in, Gibson must rely on his military training, hacking expertise, and instincts to survive. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003ePacked with sharp dialogue, memorable characters, and relentless pacing, \u003cem data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eThe Short Drop\u003c\/em\u003e delivers numerous twists while exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, political ambition, and the consequences of long-buried secrets. It has been widely praised as one of the strongest thriller debuts of the past decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEW BOOK WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49979091157232,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0402\/4048\/files\/51Q712PbC8L._AC_UY327_FMwebp_QL65.webp?v=1783328774","url":"https:\/\/newbookworld.com\/products\/the-short-drop-by-matthew-fitzsimmons-grade-c","provider":"NEW BOOK WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}