THE PATTERNMAKER - Rin Sharma (preview/sneak peak)
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Cyrus Devereux is a man of elegance. A smooth-talking radio host beloved for his broadcasts on design, precision, and timeless craftsmanship. To his loyal listeners, he's nothing short of a genius.
But something lurks beneath the surface of his charm-something threaded with obsession, stitched with pain.
In a city teetering on the edge of dread, a series of disappearances begins to unravel the polished world Cyrus has so carefully curated. And when a true crime enthusiast starts connecting dots no one else can see, the patterns hidden in plain sight may finally be exposed.
Dark, atmospheric, and chillingly refined, The Patternmaker is a psychological horror that lingers long after the last page-an elegant descent into secrets, stitching, and shadows.
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