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The Scroll and the Shadow: A Silas and Marla Mystery
A lost scroll. A secret order. A truth too dangerous to speak aloud.
When a brilliant linguist is found dead in Prague under mysterious circumstances, private investigators Silas Quinn and Marla Dean are drawn into a centuries-old mystery involving a vanished 17th-century scroll, a grieving widow, and a trail of encoded clues.
But this isn't a case for hackers or digital forensics.
With only scattered manuscripts, obscure symbols, and whispered legends to guide them, Silas and Marla must rely on classic sleuthing, sharp wit, and a growing trust in one another as they journey through the libraries, chapels, and shadowy backrooms of Europe. From the echo chambers of Dürnstein to the silent vaults beneath Lisbon, they uncover a revelation so profound it could destabilize religious institutions—and silence those who seek it.
As enemies close in, the scroll forces them to Should every truth be told?
The Scroll and the Shadow is a slow-burn, cerebral thriller blending historical intrigue, linguistic puzzles, and moral suspense. Book Three in the Silas and Marla mystery series, it’s perfect for fans of The Da Vinci Code, Sherlock Holmes, and readers who love mysteries with heart, intellect, and global stakes.
When a brilliant linguist is found dead in Prague under mysterious circumstances, private investigators Silas Quinn and Marla Dean are drawn into a centuries-old mystery involving a vanished 17th-century scroll, a grieving widow, and a trail of encoded clues.
But this isn't a case for hackers or digital forensics.
With only scattered manuscripts, obscure symbols, and whispered legends to guide them, Silas and Marla must rely on classic sleuthing, sharp wit, and a growing trust in one another as they journey through the libraries, chapels, and shadowy backrooms of Europe. From the echo chambers of Dürnstein to the silent vaults beneath Lisbon, they uncover a revelation so profound it could destabilize religious institutions—and silence those who seek it.
As enemies close in, the scroll forces them to Should every truth be told?
The Scroll and the Shadow is a slow-burn, cerebral thriller blending historical intrigue, linguistic puzzles, and moral suspense. Book Three in the Silas and Marla mystery series, it’s perfect for fans of The Da Vinci Code, Sherlock Holmes, and readers who love mysteries with heart, intellect, and global stakes.
207 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2025
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