Secrets In The Shadows
(2025)(The fifth book in the PI Crime Mystery Maldonado series)
A novel by Pablo Poveda
Betrayal cuts deep. This time, it’s personal.
When Detective Javier Maldonado gets an unexpected call for help from Inspector Berlanga, he doesn’t hesitate. But after Berlanga is brutally attacked and left for dead, the tables turn—Maldonado becomes the prime suspect in the assault.
With the police closing in and his reputation in shambles, Maldonado takes matters into his own hands. His search for the real assailant uncovers a chilling connection: a mysterious woman, a string of murders, and secrets from his and Berlanga’s shared past.
As the clock ticks and the danger mounts, Maldonado must navigate a treacherous web of violence, deceit, and buried truths. The closer he gets to the answers, the clearer it becomes—someone will stop at nothing to keep those secrets hidden.
Secrets In The Shadows is a gripping noir mystery that tests the limits of loyalty, trust, and justice in a city where betrayal lurks around every corner.
Perfect for fans of J.D Kirk, L.J Ross, J M Dalgliesh,Jack Gatland, Ian Rankin, Rachel McLean, Alex Smith and Ann Cleeves, among others.
Go up and click Buy Now, grab your copy and join the chase in this hard-boiled crime mystery!
Genre: Mystery
When Detective Javier Maldonado gets an unexpected call for help from Inspector Berlanga, he doesn’t hesitate. But after Berlanga is brutally attacked and left for dead, the tables turn—Maldonado becomes the prime suspect in the assault.
With the police closing in and his reputation in shambles, Maldonado takes matters into his own hands. His search for the real assailant uncovers a chilling connection: a mysterious woman, a string of murders, and secrets from his and Berlanga’s shared past.
As the clock ticks and the danger mounts, Maldonado must navigate a treacherous web of violence, deceit, and buried truths. The closer he gets to the answers, the clearer it becomes—someone will stop at nothing to keep those secrets hidden.
Secrets In The Shadows is a gripping noir mystery that tests the limits of loyalty, trust, and justice in a city where betrayal lurks around every corner.
Perfect for fans of J.D Kirk, L.J Ross, J M Dalgliesh,Jack Gatland, Ian Rankin, Rachel McLean, Alex Smith and Ann Cleeves, among others.
Go up and click Buy Now, grab your copy and join the chase in this hard-boiled crime mystery!
Genre: Mystery