Sam Mercer P.I. Investigations Series

The Coffee-Stained Heiress In the gritty, rain-soaked streets of the city, private detective Sam Mercer finds himself entangled in a case that threatens to unravel the very fabric of his life. When a mysterious woman named Evelyn Blackwood walks into his office, desperate for his help, Sam is reluctantly drawn into a web of deceit and danger. Evelyn's sister, Isabella, has vanished without a trace, and a sinister blackmail plot has made Sam's involvement unavoidable.    As Sam delves deeper into the search for Isabella, he uncovers a labyrinth of secrets hidden within the world of art, money, and power. The missing heiress's artwork holds cryptic messages that point to a massive conspiracy involving some of the city's most influential figures. With every step he takes, Sam is pulled further into a shadowy underworld where trust is scarce and betrayal lurks around every corner.   Teaming up with the determined Evelyn, Sam races against time to decode the hidden messages and expose the truth. But as they get closer to the heart of the conspiracy, the stakes grow higher, and the danger more imminent. With the lives of those he loves hanging in the balance, Sam must navigate the treacherous waters of corruption and murder to bring Isabella home and bring the criminals to justice.   "The Coffee-Stained Heiress" is a gripping, hard-boiled detective tale of resilience, courage, and the relentless pursuit of truth. In a city where darkness reigns, one detective will stop at nothing to shine a light on the shadows and protect those who cannot protect themselves.

 The Vanishing Shadows In the rain-drenched streets of the city, detective Sam Mercer thought he'd seen it all. But when people in the West End start vanishing without a trace, he finds himself pulled into a sinister web of ancient rituals and malevolent forces. The clues are as elusive as shadows in the fog, and every lead seems to point to a mysterious man in black, a figure who leaves a chilling symbol in his wake.   Teaming up with the determined Evelyn Blackwood, Sam delves into a world of dark secrets and forgotten lore. Their investigation leads them from the grimy alleys of the city to a decrepit factory and an abandoned mansion, each step bringing them closer to a terrifying truth. The man in black is not acting alone; he is part of a network of cults, bound by a prophecy that threatens to unleash an ancient evil.   As Sam and Evelyn race against time, they uncover a plot that spans decades and touches the highest echelons of power. With the help of old allies and new, they confront the cultists in a desperate bid to stop a ritual that could change the world forever. But the deeper they go, the more they realize that the shadows they fight are not just outside—they are also within.   "The Vanishing Shadows" is a pulse-pounding detective thriller that blends mystery, horror, and suspense. In a city where the past never truly dies, Sam Mercer must face his darkest fears and the ghosts of his own history to protect the future. The shadows are closing in, and only the light of truth can dispel them.

The Silent Whispers (Book 3 in the Series) In the dark underbelly of the city, whispers of a terrifying new threat emerge. Detective Sam Mercer thought he had seen it all, but when a series of inexplicable, silent deaths begins to plague the West End, he finds himself drawn into a conspiracy that reaches into the shadows of his own past. Victims are found dead in their homes, their faces frozen in terror, with no signs of struggle and no sounds recorded. It's as if the very air around them conspired to kill. The Silent Whispers (Book 3 in the Series) In the dark underbelly of the city, whispers of a terrifying new threat emerge. Detective Sam Mercer thought he had seen it all, but when a series of inexplicable, silent deaths begins to plague the West End, he finds himself drawn into a conspiracy that reaches into the shadows of his own past.   Teaming up once again with the determined Evelyn Blackwood, Mercer delves into the sinister world of WhisperNet—a long-abandoned government project designed to weaponize sound. As they uncover the dark secrets of the project, they realize that its deadly technology has been revived by a shadowy figure known only as "The Whisperer." With the lives of countless innocents at stake, Mercer and Blackwood must navigate a web of deception, betrayal, and murder to stop The Whisperer's plan.   Their investigation takes them from the grimy streets of the city to the hidden labs of brilliant but twisted scientists, and finally to a remote, fortified estate where the mastermind behind WhisperNet is pulling all the strings. Along the way, they confront old allies, new enemies, and a conspiracy that threatens to engulf the entire nation in a silent reign of terror.