Where the Fulcrum Lies

Daniil Kuryakin, a brilliant nuclear physicist in the top of his field, struggles to find meaning in his life after the sudden death of his beloved wife. Haunted by the mysterious circumstances of her death, he dedicates himself to pursuing the truth—but in doing so thrusts himself into the middle of a tangled Soviet conspiracy that threatens everything he holds dear. Enter Zoya, an enigmatic Muscovite woman who weaves her way into Daniil’s life—and heart—and spins him ever closer to the edge between honor and betrayal. With her by his side, he sets out to confront the forces that would use him for their own ends. Set in Soviet Russia, Where the Fulcrum Lies tells a thrilling tale of love, loss, and legacy, the conclusion of which forces Daniil to choose between blissful ignorance and the lethal certainty of truth.