From Heaven to the Grave: 1, #1

By A. J. Greene

In "From Heaven to the Grave," Detective John Carter is thrust into a shadowy world of crime, deception, and unexpected love. The city, gripped by a series of murders with a haunting signature—red lipstick at every crime scene—becomes the canvas for a dance of intrigue that transcends the boundaries between heaven and the grave.

As John navigates the complex web of clues and connections, he encounters Alexis Texas, a mysterious woman whose beauty conceals a profound mystery. Their paths converge in a tale that explores the thin line between trust and betrayal, love and deception.

Just when John believes he's untangling the threads of the red lipstick murders, a shocking revelation shakes the foundations of his reality. The mastermind behind the orchestrated chaos is revealed, and John is faced with the ultimate betrayal. The journey from the heavens of trust to the depths of the grave of betrayal becomes an uncharted path, leaving the detective grappling with the shadows of his past.

Yet, in the aftermath of chaos, a love story unfolds—a connection between John and Alexis that transcends the boundaries of deception. As they face the consequences of their choices, the narrative takes unexpected turns, leading to a final showdown that leaves the city forever changed.

"From Heaven to the Grave" is a gripping tale of crime, love, and redemption—a narrative that weaves together the intricacies of human relationships with the dark secrets hidden within the shadows of a city haunted by its past. In the pursuit of justice, Detective John Carter discovers that the journey from heaven to the grave is a dance of complexity and resilience, where love and redemption emerge from the most unexpected corners.

• Language: English
• Publisher: A. J. Greene
• Release date: Nov 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223672234

Book preview

Chapter 1: Shadows of Deceit

Detective John Carter paced the dimly lit room, surrounded by the haunting echoes of a city that never slept. The air was thick with anticipation, as a series of unsolved crimes weighed heavily on his conscience. Each case seemed connected by a thread too elusive to grasp.

Detective John Carter's office was a testament to the enigma that consumed him. The walls were plastered with photographs, each a snapshot of a crime scene, a puzzle piece in a mystery that eluded solution. The dim light flickered over faces frozen in pain and locations stained by tragedy.

John ran his fingers through his graying hair, his eyes scanning the chaotic tableau of crime scenes. What tied them together was as elusive as the shadows haunting the city outside. A red thread crisscrossed the images, connecting victims and locations in a web of confusion. He traced the lines with a sense of frustration, wondering if the answers were staring back at him, mocking his inability to see.

The victims, from all walks of life, shared only one commonality—the presence of red lipstick. A crimson mark left as a chilling signature at each crime scene. John couldn't shake the feeling that the lipstick held the key, yet its significance remained shrouded in mystery.

The detective leaned back in his worn leather chair, his mind wrestling with the puzzle that seemed to defy logic. He could feel the weight of the city's expectation pressing down on him, the urgency to solve the case intensifying with each passing day. The red thread seemed to mock him, a visual reminder of his inability to