In 2082, a catastrophic explosion
rocks the dedication
ceremony of the new United Nations in New York City.
Security Director Julia Moro is on the job, chasing after
the misogynistic leader of Patria, a long-disbanded
international terrorist organization now being whispered
about again on the streets. This dangerous, shadowy figure
has been linked to several bombing attempts and vicious
attacks on women, including the Women of Peace—an
organization headed by thirteen bold women who have risked
their lives to restore worldwide peace. As Julia's
investigation unfolds, a deep secret from her past threatens
to strip her of everything she cherishes and plunge her into
unrecoverable darkness.
The Circle of
Thirteen's gripping narrative weaves back and forth in
time, from an act of domestic violence that created the
disturbed personality of the Patria mastermind, to the two
weeks leading up to the bombing at the UN, to events half a
century before the bombing that directly influence it. The
strong, relatable women and the unbreakable bond between
them provide an emotionally grounded window into the
future's unforgettable history.