Kingdom Zero
"How did you spot it when forty-nine engineers missed it?"
"I didn't look at the metal," Ethan said simply. "I looked at the people. They always show you where the system hurts."
Harper chuckled—a rich, quiet sound. "I think we're going to have a very serious problem, Ethan."
Ethan frowned slightly, adjusting his posture. "What kind of problem?"
"You've been under contract for less than twenty-four hours, and I already have three regional vice presidents arguing over who gets to deploy you next," Harper explained. "Node Seven is experiencing transit delays, and Node Two claims their whole automation grid is failing."