When solving puzzles becomes a matter of life and death…

In the mind of these villains, riddles and puzzles are more than just games—they’re deadly challenges that force participants to confront their pasts, their fears, and their faith. As secrets are unearthed and cryptic codes come to light, each story reveals a hidden darkness lurking just beneath the surface.

The Puzzle Within, The Game Masters, Book One

FBI agent Arizona Powers, recovering from a nervous breakdown, isn’t ready to call it quits. Hoping to prove herself, she takes on a protection assignment for Bridgette Van Sloan, the spoiled teenage daughter of an ambassador.

Nick Trueheart, a former escape artist, joined DSS as a risk analyst after the tragic death of his wife. Consumed by his obsession to learn the identity of his wife’s killer, Nick lacks the time and patience to handle the unstable field agent.

When Bridgette disappears from an escape room, Nick and Arizona become entangled in a dangerous game and a race against time. The risks are high as they confront their own failures and unravel secrets hidden within to save Bridgette—and themselves—from a sinister plot.

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The Escape Game, The Game Masters, Book Two

Coming May 2026

When puzzle shop owner Demi Kayne cracks the code her father left behind before he vanished twenty years ago, it leads her to a secluded mansion—and into a deadly trap. Teaming up with Liam Shepherd, a missionary searching for his missing sister, they must navigate a maze of twisted puzzles and buried secrets. But the sinister mastermind who designed the game is always one step ahead… and escaping may cost more than their lives.

The Missing Piece, The Game Master, Book Three

Coming May 2027

Passionate activist Ginny Clarke never imagined her best friend’s disappearance would be linked to a decade-long hunt for the infamous serial killer, Cipher. Forced to work alongside homicide detective Freddie Hood, Ginny must unravel Cipher’s cryptic messages before she becomes his next victim. As the stakes rise, they both learn that the missing piece in solving the case might just be their own faith.