Under Cover of Chaos
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, in which 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 her 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?
Additional information
| Genre | Action/Adventure, Book Club, Mystery/Crime, Thriller/Suspense, Women's Fiction |
|---|---|
| Age | Adult |
| Publisher | Independent |
| Imprint | Black Rose Writing |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format(s) | Audiobook, eBook, Trade paperback |
| Author | 0Liz Wanic with Rebekah Wanic |
| Release Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Release Month | June Releases |
About the Author
Liz Wanic spent almost a decade working for the United Nations in New York and in field missions in Syria, Mali, and the Central African Republic before moving into cybersecurity. Having lived in eight countries and traveled to nearly fifty, she channels firsthand experience with geopolitics, instability, and cross-cultural living into thrillers shaped by hidden worlds and human intrigue. When not writing, Liz enjoys hiking, gardening and embroidery.
Rebekah Wanic is a social psychologist, university professor, and mindset coach. Her professional and personal experiences keep her focused on the intricacies of the human condition and the complications of balancing competing demands, the nuances of which she brings to her creative process. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, being active outdoors, visiting the zoo, and bowling.
