The Shadows We Keep

Jack Sturgis

Publisher: Spines

Summary

When a brutal murder and a firebombed art gallery shatter the peace of Ridge Creek, former Army Ranger turned detective, Aaron Birch, finds himself pulled into a dark conspiracy hiding beneath the surface of his hometown.At the center is Isabelle Klein - brilliant, enigmatic, and possibly a killer. As Birch digs deeper, he uncovers a hidden ledger tied to political corruption, secret deals and a global shadow organization known only as the Order of Vesta.As the body count rises, Birch and Isabelle must navigate a web of betrayal, buried truths and impossible choices. But to expose the truth, they'll have to break every rule and decide how far they're willing to go for justice.

Available since: 01/06/2026.

Print length: 112 pages.

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