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Janus Origin: Threads of Control
What if the person you loved… wasn’t entirely in control of herself? And the voice inside her head wasn’t her own?
Nathan Longton enjoys a quiet life running a café in Preston until Lan Nguyen, a beautiful, panicked student, stumbles into his world. She’s being followed, haunted by a voice she can’t explain… and wearing a necklace identical to Nathan’s.
Their connection is no coincidence.
With help from Ollie, his sarcastic, tech-savvy best friend, and Marcus, a jaded ex-scientist with a knack for cutting through the madness (and everyone’s patience), Nathan begins to uncover the Project Janus Origin, a secretive experiment in mind control, memory manipulation, and human identity.
As the voice in Lan’s head grows more controlling and the danger deepens, Nathan is forced to question Is their bond genuine… or engineered?
And when your thoughts are no longer your own, can your heart still be trusted?
Blending slow-burn psychological suspense, sharp humour, romance, and sci-fi intrigue. Janus Thread of Control is perfect for listeners who enjoy the speculative bite of Black Mirror, the pace of The Atlantis Gene, the wit of Matt Haig, and the sly suspense of Mick Herron. An offbeat romantic thriller where nothing is as it seems, threaded with humour and a mind-bending twist.
Nathan Longton enjoys a quiet life running a café in Preston until Lan Nguyen, a beautiful, panicked student, stumbles into his world. She’s being followed, haunted by a voice she can’t explain… and wearing a necklace identical to Nathan’s.
Their connection is no coincidence.
With help from Ollie, his sarcastic, tech-savvy best friend, and Marcus, a jaded ex-scientist with a knack for cutting through the madness (and everyone’s patience), Nathan begins to uncover the Project Janus Origin, a secretive experiment in mind control, memory manipulation, and human identity.
As the voice in Lan’s head grows more controlling and the danger deepens, Nathan is forced to question Is their bond genuine… or engineered?
And when your thoughts are no longer your own, can your heart still be trusted?
Blending slow-burn psychological suspense, sharp humour, romance, and sci-fi intrigue. Janus Thread of Control is perfect for listeners who enjoy the speculative bite of Black Mirror, the pace of The Atlantis Gene, the wit of Matt Haig, and the sly suspense of Mick Herron. An offbeat romantic thriller where nothing is as it seems, threaded with humour and a mind-bending twist.
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Published September 15, 2025
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About the author
Daniel A. Riddle
3 books2 followersDaniel A. Riddle is a British author weaving psychological thrillers with speculative twists, creating stories where ordinary life unravels into extraordinary mystery. In his novels, reality blurs, identities fracture, and trust becomes a dangerous commodity.
Growing up as an only child to a father who constantly disappeared into books, Daniel developed a fascination with stories that explore the complexities of human connection and the shadows we all carry. This quiet influence sparked his love for creating characters who struggle with their inner demons while facing external threats they barely understand.
His debut novel, Project Janus: Threads of Control, launches readers into a world where memory, manipulation, and technology intertwine in disturbing ways. Set against familiar British backdrops, the story follows characters balancing on the edge of revelation as they discover the truth about themselves and those they thought they knew.
When not crafting the next instalment in the expanding Project Janus universe, Daniel focuses on family life, often finding inspiration in the quiet moments of everyday existence. With a head full of stories waiting to be told and characters demanding to be heard, he’s only just getting started.
Follow Daniel here on Goodreads for the latest updates on new releases and exclusive content from the Project Janus universe.
Growing up as an only child to a father who constantly disappeared into books, Daniel developed a fascination with stories that explore the complexities of human connection and the shadows we all carry. This quiet influence sparked his love for creating characters who struggle with their inner demons while facing external threats they barely understand.
His debut novel, Project Janus: Threads of Control, launches readers into a world where memory, manipulation, and technology intertwine in disturbing ways. Set against familiar British backdrops, the story follows characters balancing on the edge of revelation as they discover the truth about themselves and those they thought they knew.
When not crafting the next instalment in the expanding Project Janus universe, Daniel focuses on family life, often finding inspiration in the quiet moments of everyday existence. With a head full of stories waiting to be told and characters demanding to be heard, he’s only just getting started.
Follow Daniel here on Goodreads for the latest updates on new releases and exclusive content from the Project Janus universe.
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