A New Book Release
After months of work behind the scenes, I’m excited to share that my latest novel, Sunlight and Shorelines: This Was Supposed to Be a Vacation, is officially live!
What began as a short interlude in the Crimson Alliance Universe has grown into a full-length, 38-chapter mystery-thriller that blends humor, espionage, and character-driven suspense against a deceptively tranquil paradise.
A Vacation Gone Wrong
At first glance, the resort planet Ona looks like everything a hero deserves after a long campaign — calm seas, endless sunshine, and the illusion of safety.
For Adrian Flynn and Grilka, it’s supposed to be a break from the chaos of war: a couples-only getaway where their greatest challenge should be pretending to be newlyweds.
But nothing on Ona is what it seems.
When a cryptic message surfaces, followed by the discovery of hidden surveillance and eerily familiar faces, their “vacation” turns into a race to uncover a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the resort. Guests are disappearing, clones are being created, and the line between relaxation and control begins to blur.
The deeper they dig, the more they realize: paradise has a price — and someone is already collecting.
Espionage Meets Sci-Fi Mystery
Sunlight and Shorelines isn’t your typical beach read. It takes the witty banter and teamwork fans have come to love from A Demon’s Rebellion and twists it through the lens of psychological suspense.
Underneath the humor and sunlit backdrop lies a darker question:
What happens when your reflection isn’t you — and someone else is living your life?
Through hidden codes, secret rooms, and moral choices, Adrian and Grilka must navigate the blurred lines between identity and survival.
Why This Story Matters
When I first started writing Sunlight and Shorelines, it was meant to be a lighthearted breather between adventures. But the more I explored the story, the more it became about trust, control, and what it truly means to be human — even for characters who aren’t.
In the real world, we’re surrounded by technology, automation, and systems that quietly learn who we are. The story mirrors that same tension — between comfort and control, between the lives we live and the data that defines us.
Like every book in the Crimson Alliance Universe, Sunlight and Shorelines is built around one central idea:
You are more than what you’ve lost.
That’s the heartbeat of this world and the thread that connects every hero, from Lilith’s rise in A Demon’s Rebellion to the psychological unraveling in Sunlight and Shorelines.
What’s Next for the Crimson Alliance Universe
This release marks a turning point for the series — expanding beyond war and rebellion into the worlds that exist between battles: the moments of quiet, recovery, and rediscovery.
For longtime readers, you’ll recognize the same balance of intensity, humor, and heart, but in a completely new setting that asks how much of ourselves we really own.
And for new readers, Sunlight and Shorelines is the perfect entry point — a standalone thriller that offers mystery, character depth, and the occasional laugh when you least expect it.
Ready to Dive In?
Sunlight and Shorelines: This Was Supposed to Be a Vacation is now available through Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble, with more distribution coming soon.
If you enjoy stories that mix sci-fi intrigue, sharp dialogue, and emotional resonance, this book is your boarding pass to paradise — just don’t unpack too soon.
