The Double

by Phillip Quinn

"Look up and there she is, an old woman with dyed blonde hair wearing a pink evening gown and a blue banner with Miss Sweden written on it..". Thus begins The Double, Philip Quinn's surreal novel of Augustus Pollard and Emily Carr Black, individuals haunted by the darkness of modern life and the demons of mental illness. Possessed by the unwavering belief that he is the illegitimate son of assassin James Earl Ray, Augustus sets out to clear his father's name and document the chronology following Martin Luther King Jr.'s death. Meanwhile, Emily Carr Black must cope with Augustus' morbid delusions while battling the devious and sensual Irena Del Ray, her twin double, a woman who may or may not be imagined.

244 pages, Paperback

About the author

Phillip Quinn is a storyteller and author of M/M romance and mystery fiction. Living in a quiet town in Alabama with his husband and three children, Phillip draws inspiration from both the intimacy of small-town life and the rich emotional complexities that come with love, community, and self-discovery. His writing reflects a deep passion for blending romance and suspense, exploring the nuanced intersections of identity, vulnerability, and personal transformation.

When he's not writing, Phillip works as an educator, dedicated to mentoring the next generation. His small-town values, loyalty, empathy, and authenticity, shine through in every chapter he crafts. His debut series, Brookstone, has quickly carved out a place in the hearts of readers who crave raw emotion, layered characters, and steamy romance grounded in real-life stakes. Phillip is proud to be part of the fiction that celebrates love in all its forms.