JM Gordon Books
Secrets In The Sunlight
A Thriller Novel
In Secrets In The Sunlight, readers are introduced to Troy Duncan, a young and ambitious lawyer who unexpectedly finds himself thrust into a world of intrigue and danger. When a terminally ill billionaire, Pascal Keller, selects him to oversee his estate, Troy assumes it will be a routine legal matter. However, he quickly discovers that Keller’s final wishes are anything but ordinary. Beneath the surface of this seemingly straightforward task, he quickly realizes that there is more at stake than meets the eye.
As Troy delves deeper into Keller’s affairs, he uncovers a startling revelation—one so explosive that it could bring down a powerful pharmaceutical empire that Keller once controlled. The dying billionaire, haunted by past decisions, entrusts Troy with classified information that exposes corruption at the highest levels. But with this knowledge comes a deadly price.
Soon, Troy finds himself caught in the crosshairs of ruthless corporate forces willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure the truth remains buried. What began as a legal obligation quickly spirals into a treacherous game of cat and mouse. With his life on the line, Troy must navigate a dangerous labyrinth of lies, betrayals, and hidden agendas, where every move could be his last.
As he soon learns, there are forces at work who will stop at nothing to silence him. With danger closing in from all sides, Troy can trust no one—except perhaps Candice Whitfield, an investigative reporter whose relentless pursuit of the truth may be his only hope.
But can he protect her from the same forces that want him dead?
Secrets In The Sunlight is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, exploring the dark intersections of corporate power, greed, and morality. Set against a backdrop of corporate power and moral ambiguity, this novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
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When Night Gives Way
February 2026
Immerse yourself in When Night Gives Way, the chilling continuation of Secrets in the Sunlight.
Troy Duncan never asked to be entangled in the mystery of Pascal Keller’s research, but once inside, there’s no turning back. The deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes—powerful men have fought tirelessly to bury Keller’s discoveries, and they will stop at nothing to silence anyone who threatens to expose them.
On the run and accused of a brutal murder he did not commit, Troy must navigate a perilous world of deception, betrayal, and danger that strikes without warning. With only a handful of allies to rely on, he finds unexpected solace in reporter Candice Whitfield, whose determination to uncover the truth rivals his own. Together, they must race against time to unearth the evidence that could clear Troy’s name and bring Keller’s secrets to light.
Suspenseful, gripping, and emotionally charged, When Night Gives Way is a story of survival, betrayal, and the power of trust in the face of overwhelming darkness.
Hollister Hills
Psychological Thriller
December 2026
When Detective Ben Foster is called to Hollister Hills, a small community outside of Baton Rouge, to investigate the brutal murder of a young elementary school teacher, he quickly realizes that the lack of evidence poses a significant challenge to his case. The crime scene yields few clues, and the absence of witnesses only deepens the mystery.
Before Foster can make meaningful progress, a second murder occurs—this time, another elementary school teacher from the same community. With two eerily similar homicides in quick succession, panic begins to spread, and the case spirals out of control.
As the community grapples with fear, an investigative reporter, Candice Whitfield, picks up on the pattern, publicly suggesting that the murders are connected. Much to Detective Foster’s frustration, the media attention puts additional pressure on the investigation. Candice, however, refuses to back down, determined to uncover the truth.With the support of her significant other,
Troy,Duncan, a seasoned civil law attorney turned prosecutor, they embarks on their own inquiry into the killings. Their relentless pursuit of answers often brings them into conflict with law enforcement, as their independent investigation challenges official protocols. While their intentions are noble, their efforts place them in increasingly dangerous situations.
As they close in on the truth, the killer grows more desperate. One wrong move could make them the next targets in a deadly game of cat and mouse—where the hunter may soon become the hunted.