Shrouded Deception - Alex Harper Mystery Series, #1

On the watch list of the FBI, a skilled hacker in her late twenties Alex Harper, is unexpectedly drawn into her past. Her childhood friend, Olivia Sinclair, vanishes under mysterious circumstances. Alex is thrust into a realm of deception, danger, and unforeseen alliances. Only to uncover a network of high-profile individuals with dark secrets. As well as some of her own... She must team up with the local Detective Adrian and the bad boy Max from her past.
Together, this trio must navigate Riverview's dark underbelly. Exposing a web of deceit, coverups, and long-buried grudges along the way.  As the body count rises, the trio faces threats from the unexpected. They are forced to question the loyalty of those closest to them. Alex's journey takes a personal turn when she receives a series of encrypted messages. What is the link between Olivia's disappearance and a traumatic event from her past?