A short, moral dilemma thriller.

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Before the road. Some truths refuse to stay buried.

When a powerful man learns he is dying, he hires a private investigator to find the daughter and grandson he lost decades ago. What begins as a discreet search pulls the detective into a family history shaped by silence, regret, and choices that were never meant to surface.

 

This story takes place one year before Courier.
It stands on its own while revealing what came before.

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Why read Private Eye

  • Investigation as quiet pursuit, where patience matters
  • Psychological tension rather than loud action
  • A story shaped by secrets, responsibility, and moral pressure
  • A slow-burn mystery that stays grounded and human

Quiet, restrained, and emotionally heavy, Private Eye explores what happens when the past is finally asked to speak.

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WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT

Choice as Risk

Here, danger comes from inside. Every decision creates a new responsibility.

The tension builds through discovery, not speed. The story unfolds carefully, letting each revelation carry real weight.

What begins as a private investigation turns into personal responsibility, where finding the truth means owning its impact.

  • Genre: Contemporary psychological thriller
  • Narration: First Person
  • Language: English
  • Formats: Kindle eBook – 105 pages, paperback (6” x 9”) – 114 pages
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