(Book 1) REWRITING How far would you go to clear your name of a murder you didn't commit? Would you sit back and let life unfold around you, or would you take matters into your own hands? Follow young artist Kazimir Ivánovič Vassiliev down a bloody trail of revenge, deceit, and deadly secrets to uncover the truth. When he seeks help from gangster Emmett Larson for a murder investigation, he never knew how strong his feelings would grow as they search for answers and try to clear his name. Amid their murderous world, love is the last thing they need on their plate, but the heart isn't always tamable. The line that keeps good and evil divided is wearing thin, cutting deep through Kazimir's fragile heart as he struggles to piece himself back together. Will he be able to return from the shadows as a victorious hero, or will he succumb to his darkest desires and let his own demons control him? Genre: Crime Drama/Mystery Current Word Count: 10,015 Cover by the amazing @Crimson_Graves

A classic 1940's style mystery... "Secretary Murders Widowed Mistress in Adelaide Love Nest!" Vivian Sherlock glanced from the screaming headline on her daily newspaper to the pale young man sitting on the other side of her desk. "Nigel is innocent!" insisted the young man.