Small-town reporter Lacey McBride never expected her latest investigation to plunge her into a deadly game of corruption, betrayal, and survival. What begins as a routine story quickly unravels into a sinister web that stretches far beyond her quiet community. Each step toward the truth pushes her deeper into danger, forcing her to make unthinkable choices just to stay alive. The Survival Code is a gritty, fast-paced thriller of resilience, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of justice. How far would you go to uncover the truth? Lacey is about to find out. Behind the pulse-pounding suspense is author Marty Cosby, a storyteller with a gift for weaving real-life moral dilemmas into page-turning drama. A retired school administrator with two doctoral degrees, Marty draws on years of leadership and life lessons in East Tennessee to craft stories that explore justice, perseverance, and the human spirit. When he's not writing, Marty enjoys traveling the world, cooking, playing golf, and sharing new adventures with his wife, Sheliah. His novels have earned comparisons to the small-town intrigue of John Grisham and the high-stakes suspense of David Baldacci. With The Survival Code, Marty once again delivers a gripping story that will keep you hooked until the very last page.