Oil and Water

In the world of Cold War Espionage, survival hinged on one simple rule: Trust No One.

Then again, aren't rules more a set of guidelines anyway?

Certainly, one high ranking CIA Operative — code name Emerald, following in the footsteps of her parents, whose distinguished careers were lauded in the lofty halls of Langley — believes success and trust go hand-in-hand.

A conviction put to the test when cracks appear in Em's elite Black Ops team. Cast-iron loyalties are questioned, and the solidarity she once shared with her partner is fracturing. Oil and water had a stronger bond.

When two seemingly unrelated events trigger a race against time to unravel the truth, Em has to decide whether her previous, often reckless and occasionally incendiary, partner has done the unthinkable and betrayed her — or whether the traitor is much closer to home.

Sometimes water needs a little oil…