A deadly family secret. An international conspiracy. One detective's fight for justice.
Detective Atlas Hawke thought he was investigating a simple family business murder in Tokyo. Instead, he discovered a billion-dollar arms trafficking network that has killed hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.
When business heir Ryoma Yamamoto is found stabbed to death in his luxury apartment, the evidence points to a family dispute over inheritance. But Atlas Hawke's investigation reveals something far more sinister: Ryoma died trying to expose an international conspiracy involving illegal weapons sales, government corruption, and the systematic manipulation of global conflicts for profit.
Now Hawke is being hunted by corrupt police, international assassins, and government agents who will kill anyone to protect their secrets. With only his partner Kondo and Ryoma's sister Akiko as allies, Hawke must navigate a world where law enforcement has been compromised, evidence disappears overnight, and the truth could trigger international incidents.
From the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to high-security facilities in Macau, from corrupt government offices to deadly arms trafficking networks, Hawke pursues justice for a young man who died trying to prevent mass murder on an international scale.
But exposing the conspiracy means accepting that his old life is over. The enemies he's made have government resources, unlimited funding, and no hesitation about killing anyone who threatens their operations.
The question isn't whether Hawke can solve the case. The question is whether he can survive long enough to ensure justice is served.
This gripping international thriller combines detailed detective work with high-stakes action, government corruption with family loyalty, and personal justice with global consequences. Perfect for readers who enjoy complex plots, authentic investigative procedures, and heroes willing to sacrifice everything for the truth.