Play of Shadows

In a thriller by the bestselling author of Dark of Night, an ancient creature of Greek mythology drives the killers unspeakable motives. Dr. Evan Wilding and his brother, River, reunite in a mystery involving a hand-drawn maze, an ancient Cretan coin, and a cryptic greeting. Detective Addie Bisset is on the trail of a legendary flesh-eating monster, and the stakes are life and death.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 447 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In a thrilling novel by the bestselling author of Dark of Night, an ancient creature from Greek mythology ignites the unspeakable motives of a killer in a heart-pounding thriller that has captivated readers on the Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal.

On a stormy Chicago night, renowned semiotician Dr. Evan Wilding and his brother, River, return from an archaeological dig, reuniting in a mysterious encounter. A package addressed to both of them contains a hand-drawn maze, an ancient Cretan coin, and a cryptic greeting: "Let the game begin."

The opening move is a murder, as a man is found nearly cleaved in two, with a symbol drawn on his forehead and a savage rip in his throat. Evan, drawing upon his expertise in semiotics, sees a chilling parallel to a fearsome Greek myth. This leads him to believe that his friend Detective Addie Bisset is on the trail of a legendary flesh-eating monster—one that is terrifyingly human and causing chaos in a panicked city.

Evan, Addie, and River race against time to uncover the identity of the perpetrator and decipher their baffling motives. The body count rises, and the endgame seems nowhere in sight. The stakes are nothing less than life and death, as they navigate through a web of lies and deceit, facing treacherous challenges and unyielding dangers.

With each turn of the page, the tension mounts, and the reader is plunged into a world of mystery and suspense. The novel explores the depths of human nature, delving into the darkest corners of the human psyche and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood.

By the end of the novel, the truth is revealed, and the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. The novel leaves the reader breathless, with a newfound appreciation for the power of myth and the resilience of the human spirit.

In conclusion, "The Maze Runner" is a must-read for anyone who loves thrilling mysteries, suspenseful plotlines, and characters that will stay with you long after the last page. Prepare to be captivated by this unforgettable adventure and join Evan, Addie, and River in their quest to unravel the secrets of the maze and bring the killer to justice.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 143 x 209 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662509988