Clod Stare

In a city built on promises of justice and progress, Detective Alex Hawke has spent years believing in the system he serves. But when a chilling murder case lands on his desk, he begins to uncover a web of corruption and power that runs far deeper than he ever imagined. With the help of his partner Voss and a handful of unlikely allies, Hawke follows a trail that leads from the streets to the highest corridors of influence. Every step brings him closer to the truth—and closer to danger. What begins as a single investigation quickly spirals into a battle against the very foundation of a city designed to protect the powerful while exploiting the weak. Clod Stare is a gripping crime thriller that blends police procedural intensity with the shadowy allure of noir fiction. It is a story about power and betrayal, about the courage it takes to confront a system built on lies, and the price of seeking justice in a world where nothing is what it seems. For readers who love dark city mysteries, political thrillers, and detectives willing to risk everything for the truth, this novel will keep you turning the pages until the very end.