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E-Book: Fiction

In the summer of 2024, Jean, a former Marine, lives a peaceful life in the small French village of Adainville with his wife Helma and their two daughters, Rina and Olga. During a family trip to Paris, a spontaneous decision to buy a Euro-Jackpot ticket at a market square lottery terminal leads to an unbelievable 12-million Euro win. Overjoyed, they deposit the winnings at Credit Agricole, intending to safeguard their newfound fortune in a secluded barn on their property, hoping to secure their future. Their joy is short-lived when news of their windfall attracts the attention of Marcus Thorne, the ruthless leader of a radical American activist group seeking funds for their violent agenda. Thorne and his crew descend upon Adainville, armed and dangerous, with a plan to rob the family of their winnings.

As the American activists launch a brutal attack on Jean’s home, his Marine training kicks in, turning his family’s idyllic country house into a battleground. He uses his combat skills and resourcefulness to defend his family, while Helma and the children display remarkable courage and quick thinking. The tranquil village of Adainville transforms as neighbors like Marie Dubois, the lottery ticket seller, Inspector Claude Moreau, and Uncle Vassili, a recluse with a hidden past, become key players in the desperate fight for survival. Torn between loyalty and conscience, Sarah Jenkins, a member of Thorne’s group, begins to question their actions, ultimately choosing to betray them and assist Jean’s family. The ensuing conflict is a harrowing tale of love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit against overwhelming odds, culminating in a bloody showdown where the family must fight not only for their money, but for their very lives, seeking refuge where they can while the attackers are brought to justice.