Overview
A serial killer hides behind an untouchable global institution. A broken system fails the victims. One woman vows to uncover the truth. When young women are found dead in the capital of the Central African Republic, United Nations official Stella Fairmont is reminded of the unsolved disappearance of a friend. As she investigates, she uncovers what may be a chilling pattern-similar deaths in another UN location. The deeper she digs, the more twisted the view becomes, and Stella finds herself up against a system built on compromise where accountability is often an illusion. When the truth gets blurred and personal histories can be hidden, the only way to survive is to trust her instincts. As friendships run thin and time runs out, she must navigate a minefield of lies, moral complexity, and buried secrets-all while trying to stay ahead of someone who would kill to keep the truth hidden. A sharp, authentic international thriller, Under Cover of Chaos delivers gripping suspense, a strong female lead, and a brutal question: What happens when one of the world's most powerful institutions is the perfect place to hide a killer?
Full Product Details
Author: Liz Wanic ,
Rebekah Wanic
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Imprint: Black Rose Writing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.354kg
ISBN: 9781685137595
ISBN 10: 1685137598
Pages: 262
Publication Date: 18 June 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
""A gripping, fast-paced thriller that transforms from a standard murder mystery into a timely exploration of privilege, accountability, and the search for truth where authority has failed. A must-read for fans of thrillers with high-stakes political undertones."" -Kim McCollum, author of Harriet Hates Lemonade
Author Information
Liz Wanic is a writer of international thrillers that blend global settings, intrigue, and strong female protagonists. She worked for the United Nations in New York and in multiple field missions, including Syria, Mali, and the Central African Republic. When not writing, Liz enjoys travel, adventure, and getting to know other cultures, always chasing the next story idea from a new discovery or whispered secret. Rebekah Wanic, Liz's twin sister, is a social psychologist, university professor, and mindset coach. She focuses on the intricacies of the human condition and the complications of balancing competing demands. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, being active outdoors, visiting the zoo, and bowling. Rebekah loves people watching and inventing intricate stories about those who catch her eye.
