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Gavin Gayle is a myth, a Chicago urban legend. The man that takes care of things when the justice system fails. The shocking truth is, he's real. Sent to prison unjustly, he is secretly released by a corrupt State's Attorney. His life is a secret that she controls. When Gavin's ex-girlfriend is accused of the murder of a Justice Department lawyer Gavin must choose between protecting his secret or saving her life. Intrigue, deception, and murder propel this nail biting thriller to its shocking conclusion.


Neil Christiansen
A Chicago-based indie author of dark, atmospheric thrillers, including Dark White and Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey. Known for weaving hardboiled grit with psychological tension, Neil builds interconnected noir worlds where everyone has a secret. In addition to writing, he’s a regular voice on “WriterTok” (TikTok’s writing community) and hosts the ongoing YouTube series I’m Reading House of Leaves So You Don’t Have To.


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