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THE INK IS FRESH. THE SECRETS ARE WAITING. 🖋️🔴

Do you have an eye for the truth and a stomach for the shadows?

I am officially opening recruitment for the Shadow Storyteller Syndicate—an elite ARC (Advance Reader Copy) team for my brand-new neo-noir thriller trilogy, The Storyteller’s Shadow.

As an 11-time award-winning author, I don’t just write stories; I build worlds that demand witnesses. I am looking for dedicated readers who love high-stakes suspense, digital mysteries, and characters who walk the line between hero and ghost.

As a Syndicate Member, you will receive:

✨ First Access: Digital ARCs of all three books (Critics' Requiem, Echoes Never Die, and The Editor's Shadow) once they are available. Book One, Critics’ Requiem ARC will be available April 1st, 2026 before the public May 5th launch.
🏆 Exclusive Recognition: Top reviewers will be featured on my official website and social media.

The Mission:
Read, review, and help unmask the truth before the rest of the world.

Apply now to join the Syndicate: the application is on this page.
The Judge is watching. Will you be a witness?

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SHADOW STORYTELLER SYNDICATE ARC TEAM

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Expectations and Agreement: By receiving an Advance Review Copy, you agree to the following: Provide an honest review on at least one major platform (Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes and Noble) by the book's release date. Post reviews on or after the book's official publication date to comply with retailer terms of service (TOS). Avoid spoilers in your review. Notify the author/team if you cannot finish the book or meet the deadline for any reason. Because there is a plot twist at the end, please don't mention the person involved in reviews. Please note there are spicy scenes in the book and murder.

The Book in Focus

Book Title: Critic's Requiem Genre: Fiction/Thriller/Suspense/Dark Academia/Serial Killer/Spicy

Expected Release Date: May 5th, 2026

Review Deadline: May 3rd, 2026 usually 2-3 days before release.

Acknowledgement: I have read and understand the expectations for receiving an ARC. I agree to post an honest review by the deadline mentioned above. (Required) [Checkbox: Yes, I agree]

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