A Debut Thriller
Releasing June 12, 2026
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A secret buried before liberty. A conspiracy that could destroy it.
A secret buried before liberty. A conspiracy that could destroy it. When forensic investigator Derek Starr accepts a routine commission at a colonial estate in Annapolis, he expects portraits and plaster ceilings. What he finds — hidden inside a two-hundred-year-old picture frame — changes everything. A concealed document. A cipher with no key. And a single line in a hand that hasn’t moved in two centuries: “For the Republic, when the Republic needs it.” As Derek follows the trail — through Philadelphia archives, Revolutionary War graveyards, and a hidden tunnel beneath Valley Forge — he begins to understand what he has found: the last safeguard of the founders, buried where it would survive any catastrophe, meant only for the moment it was most needed. But Derek isn’t the only one who has been looking. Victor Ashworth has spent thirty-six years on this trail. He is patient, well-resourced, and prepared to do what is necessary to reach the end of it first. The founders buried it for a reason. Some men spend a lifetime searching for things that were never meant to be found.
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A gothic descent into old blood and older secrets.
A gothic descent into old blood and older secrets, where an ancient evil stirs beneath candlelight and ritual. In a world of privilege and shadows, where old families guard older mysteries, one woman stumbles upon a truth that the powerful would kill to keep buried. The blood of centuries demands to be reckoned with, and some debts can only be paid in the dark.
Also in the Works
Forensic investigator Derek Starr returns, drawn by a relic of the Spanish conquest into a mystery the New World was meant to forget.
Coming this Fall
About the Author
Growing up with dyslexia, I discovered that writing wasn't just a way to communicate—it was a challenge that transformed my life.
Writing has been a part of who I am for as long as I can remember—a way to challenge myself, express my imagination, and build confidence in my own voice.
For many years, writing remained a personal passion. I've always been someone who enjoys taking on new challenges, and eventually I decided to pursue one of my biggest goals: writing and publishing a novel. What began as a personal challenge quickly became one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
Today, I'm excited to share my stories with readers and bring the characters and worlds I've imagined to life. My hope is that my writing offers an escape, sparks curiosity, and leaves readers eager to discover what happens next.
When I'm not writing, you'll usually find me learning something new, working on creative projects, or looking for the next challenge to take on. Thank you for being part of this journey.