Anthony was raised in silence, shielded from the legacy of his bloodline, hidden from enemies who would've used him as leverage. But silence doesn't last forever. When his identity is exposed, he's pulled into a world that doesn't forgive weakness. Now six years older, Anthony is no longer the boy they left behind. He's composed, calculating, and lethal. Reunited with his father Lucas and the family he never knew, he's thrust into a criminal empire built on discipline, loyalty, and quiet power. The family doesn't operate with noise, they operate with precision. And Anthony learns quickly: survival means adapting, and adapting means becoming something else entirely.

In the sultry streets of New Orleans, rookie police officer Steven Bird is thrust into a deadly web of conspiracy and betrayal. Tasked with protecting Senator Thomson during a high-stakes visit, Steven's world unravels when a gunman strikes, leaving the senator fighting for his life. As Steven digs deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot tied to opium smuggling, corrupt officials, and a cunning mastermind. Alongside his loyal partner, Corporal Dickson, and the enigmatic Lizzy Swanson, Steven navigates a treacherous landscape of danger and deception. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, Steven must confront his own fears and desires to bring justice to a city teetering on the edge. Will he outsmart a ruthless killer, or become another shadow in the bayou? Shadow of Death is a gripping crime thriller packed with pulse-pounding action, unexpected twists, and a touch of forbidden romance.