When Ray Gordon was kicked off the force for taking the law into his own hands one too many times, he lost everything: the power and authority he craved.... and worse, his family.
Since then, Ray has spent his days drowning in whiskey, consumed by regret and self-pity. He's a man who has given up.... until a chilling message shatters his downward spiral:
MEGAN IS MISSING.
Everything changes in an instant. As Ray begins the desperate search for his daughter, he's forced to confront the shadows of his past.... the mistakes that cost him everything. But standing in his way is a cunning adversary who knows every one of Ray's sins and is determined to exploit them.
Now, with everything on the line, Ray must ask himself: Does he still have what it takes to save the one person who matters most?
Autorentext
Antony Coyne is a thriller author from Liverpool, England, now living in Widnes. A self-confessed sports fanatic, Antony spends his downtime watching football, obsessed with Premier League, hitting the golf course, or throwing darts where possible, and of course researching everything there is to know about writing.
Antony's love for storytelling ignited just a few years ago when he discovered the joy of gripping novels like James Patterson's Alex Cross series. Inspired by their short, sharp chapters and relentless pace, Antony set out to create his own page-turners?stories that hook readers on every page and don't let go until the very end.
His debut novel, Shadows of the Past, explores the lengths people go to for redemption and revenge. Antony draws on his own experiences as a father to bring depth and authenticity to his characters, particularly Ray Gordon, the book's flawed yet determined protagonist. He relishes the challenge of stepping into the minds of both heroes and villains, crafting stories that blur the lines between justice and vengeance.
With a writing style that's fast-paced, intense, and unapologetically real, Antony aims to immerse readers in suspenseful worlds that feel all too close to home. When he's not writing, Antony enjoys delving into the psychological depths of human limits and exploring how far people will go to protect their secrets or right their wrongs?a theme he plans to explore further in future books.
Antony is always open to feedback as he navigates the world of self-publishing, eager to grow as a writer and connect with readers who share his love for gritty, suspenseful tales.