Valentina Chase

THE SHADOW OPERATORS

Seven Books. Seven Operatives. One Alliance.
Where the past never stays buried, and revenge is the only justice.

About The Series

The Shadow Operators is a seven-book series following former covert operatives who thought they'd left the darkness behind. But when their loved ones are targeted by predators, they're forced to unleash the monsters they've kept buried. Each book can be read as a standalone, but together they weave an intricate tapestry of justice, revenge, and redemption.

Content Warning: This series contains explicit sexual content, graphic violence, discussions of sexual assault, psychological manipulation, and mature themes. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

The Price of Her Passion

"A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption"

Synopsis

David and Eleonora Jensen had the perfect marriage—until she met Julian.

In the glittering world of high society, architect David Jensen and his wife Eleonora were the golden couple everyone envied. Their life was a masterpiece of success, wealth, and apparent devotion. But beneath the polished surface, Eleonora yearned for something more—something dangerous.

When Julian Croft, a charming subordinate with piercing blue eyes and a predatory smile, enters her world, Eleonora discovers a passion she never knew existed. What begins as stolen glances becomes a web of lies, secret rendezvous, and forbidden desires that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.

But Julian is not what he seems. Behind his magnetic charm lies a dark past of manipulation and deceit. As Eleonora spirals deeper into his world of erotic games and psychological control, David begins to suspect the unthinkable. When the truth finally emerges, it will shatter more than just a marriage—it will destroy lives.

"A psychological thriller that explores the darkest corners of human nature and the redemptive power of true love."

Warning: Contains mature themes and explicit content. Intended for adult readers.

Main Characters

  • David Jensen & Eleonora Jensen a Perfect marriage Cauple
  • Julian Croft - magnetic charm lies a dark past of manipulation and deceit

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A story of a perfect marriage destroyed by forbidden passion, a predator's web of lies, and one man's methodical quest for revenge that will leave you questioning the nature of love, justice, and redemption.
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The Serpents' Game

"They destroyed her. Now he'll destroy them."

Synopsis

Riza Wize has it all—a thriving cybersecurity empire, a passionate marriage to Eric, and a life built on strength and success. But when sociopathic predators Jonathan Span and Ronald Zaks target her for destruction, her perfect world shatters in a single night of calculated violence.

Eric is a man with a dark past—a former covert operative who traded killing for consulting. But when he discovers what was done to his wife, the monster he buried awakens. With his tech genius best friend Pat and an alliance of broken men seeking redemption, Eric orchestrates a revenge operation that will make his enemies beg for the mercy of death.

This isn't just revenge. This is justice. And it will be brutal.

Main Characters

  • Eric Wize - Former covert operative, now cybersecurity consultant
  • Riza Wize - CEO of Innovate Defend, Eric's wife
  • Pat - Eric's best friend, tech genius and hacker
  • Jonathan Span - Sociopathic predator with a decade-long pattern
  • Ronald Zaks - Jonathan's accomplice, digital warfare specialist

Main Characters

Trauma and healing, psychological warfare, the failure of institutional justice, the morality of revenge, love as redemption
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The Serpent's Reckoning

"Legal/Moral Reckoning, High Stakes."
Jonathan Span, the predator who shattered countless lives, has escaped. But this time, his victims are not waiting in the shadows. United by trauma and forged in a desire for justice, they form an alliance to end his reign of terror for good. Led by former black ops agent Eric Wize, they launch a counter-offensive, hunting the man who once hunted them.

But the game has changed. The serpent is not alone, protected by a web of corruption that reaches the highest levels of power. To win, the team must do more than just survive—they must dismantle an empire.

As the scales of justice tilt, dripping with blood, a brutal reckoning awaits. But in a war where the lines between hero and monster blur, what is the true price of vengeance? And when the final battle is over, who will be left to pay it?
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The Widow's Vengeance

"Six years hunting. One chance at justice. No mercy."

Synopsis

Marcus Tanaka has spent six years hunting the men who destroyed his wife, Dr. Lisa Tanaka. While the alliance was forming, Marcus was alone in the darkness, tracking Jonathan and Ronald's pattern across the country. He's a ghost—a widower who gave up everything for revenge. But when he finally corners his prey, he discovers he's not the only one hunting them.

Dr. Elena Volkov is a forensic psychologist who's been profiling the predators for the FBI. She knows Marcus is closing in, and she knows he'll kill them before justice can be served. She needs him to stand down. He needs her to get out of his way. But when they're forced to work together, they discover that the conspiracy goes deeper than either imagined—and that sometimes, the only way to heal is to let someone else carry the weight.

Revenge is a lonely road. But he doesn't have to walk it alone.

Main Characters

  • Marcus Tanaka - Widower, former surveillance specialist from Book 1
  • Dr. Elena Volkov - FBI forensic psychologist
  • Dr. Lisa Tanaka - Marcus's late wife (flashbacks)

Themes

Grief and healing, obsession versus justice, learning to trust again, the cost of revenge, finding love after loss

The Lawyer's Gambit

"The disbarred attorney who never stopped fighting."

Synopsis

David Rodriguez lost everything when his wife Amanda was destroyed by Jonathan and Ronald. His marriage, his law license, his reputation—all gone. Now he works as a paralegal for minimum wage, but he never stopped collecting evidence. He's built an airtight case that could finally bring down the entire network of predators.

But the case requires a licensed attorney to file it. Enter Isabella Santos—a ruthless corporate lawyer who doesn't believe in pro bono work or lost causes. When David walks into her office with a case that could make her career, she sees opportunity. What she doesn't see coming is the danger, the conspiracy, or the broken man who refuses to give up.

Justice delayed is not justice denied. It's justice perfected.

Main Characters

  • David Rodriguez - Disbarred attorney from Book 1 alliance
  • Isabella Santos - Corporate attorney, David's reluctant ally
  • Amanda Rodriguez - David's ex-wife (flashbacks and present)

Themes

Redemption through perseverance, the power of evidence, corporate corruption, learning to trust the system again, second chances

The Prosecutor's Oath

"When the system fails, justice takes a darker path."

Synopsis

James Moreno was a federal prosecutor who believed in the system—until it failed his wife, Judge Patricia Moreno. When she was impeached and disbarred after refusing to pay blackmail, James watched the system he served destroy the woman he loved. Now he's left the DOJ and joined the alliance, but he's brought something dangerous with him: classified files on every corrupt official who helped bury the case.

When investigative journalist Maya Reyes starts digging into the same conspiracy, James has to decide: protect his secrets or trust the one person who might be able to expose the truth. But Maya has secrets of her own, and the deeper they dig, the more they realize they're not just fighting predators—they're fighting a system designed to protect them.

Sometimes the only way to fix the system is to burn it down.

Main Characters

  • James Moreno - Former federal prosecutor from Book 1 alliance
  • Maya Reyes - Investigative journalist
  • Judge Patricia Moreno - James's ex-wife (present day)

Themes

Institutional corruption, the power of the press, whistleblowing, choosing truth over loyalty, systemic reform versus vigilante justice

The Banker's Ledger

"Follow the money. Find redemption."

Synopsis

Dr. Michael Chen is a forensic accountant who helped destroy Jonathan and Ronald's financial empire in Book 1. But following the money revealed something bigger: an international network of predators using offshore banking to fund their operations and hide their crimes. Michael has spent two years building a case that could bring down the entire network—but he can't do it alone.

Enter Natasha Volkov—a former Russian intelligence officer turned private banker who knows where all the bodies are buried. She's got the access Michael needs, but she's also got a target on her back. Her former employers want her dead, and the predators want her silenced. Together, they'll have to navigate a world of international finance, espionage, and betrayal to expose the truth.

Money talks. And it's about to tell the truth.

Main Characters

  • Dr. Michael Chen - Forensic accountant from Book 1 alliance
  • Natasha Volkov - Former Russian intelligence, private banker
  • Dr. Sarah Chen - Michael's ex-wife (present day)

Themes

International conspiracy, financial crimes, espionage, trust after betrayal, using your skills for good, redemption through action

The Final Reckoning

"The alliance reunites. The ultimate reckoning."

Synopsis

Three years after The Serpents' Game, the alliance has disbanded. Eric and Riza are trying to build a normal life. Pat and Sophia are married. Marcus has found peace with Elena. David, James, and Michael have moved on. They thought it was over.

They were wrong.

The international network they exposed is fighting back, and they're targeting the alliance members one by one. When Pat is kidnapped and Sophia is framed for murder, Eric makes the call: it's time to reunite the Shadow Operators for one final mission. This time, they're not just fighting for justice—they're fighting for survival.

Seven operatives. Seven love stories. One final battle. The alliance will either end the conspiracy forever, or die trying.

This is the end. And it will be legendary.

Main Characters

  • All characters from Books 1-6 return
  • The Alliance - Eric, Pat, Marcus, David, James, Michael, and their partners
  • The Network - The international conspiracy exposed across the series

Main Characters

Found family, the cost of justice, sacrifice, legacy, choosing to fight versus choosing peace, the power of unity

Reading Order

While each book in The Shadow Operators series can be read as a standalone, they're best enjoyed in order. Each book builds on the wasorld and reveals more about the conspiracy, culminating in the epic finale of Book 7.
  • The Serpents' Game (Available Now)
  • The Serpent's Reckoning (Available Now)
  • The Widow's Vengeance (2025)
  • The Lawyer's Gambit (2026)
  • The Prosecutor's Oath (2026)
  • The Banker's Ledger (2027)
  • The Final Reckoning (2027)

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