Full Circle

by Damian Kelly

Full Circle is the first novel in a series by author Damian Kelly that follows the adventures of a former CIA analystLiam Conner - a Virginia Tech graduate living in Raleigh. Liam Conner expected a quiet, relaxing weekend with old friends when he returned to his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. That plan vanished with a single phone call. His high school best friend had been accused of murdering his wife the night before. Now, from the county jail, that friend was reaching outnot just for the support of a friend, but for the expertise to help clear his name. His homecoming now took a sharp turn, with events stirring memories from two parts of his past that Liam had hoped to leave dormanthis time with the CIA as an analyst and special investigator and his own time in that same county jail over twenty years ago. As Liam digs into the circumstances surrounding the murder, another killing in Charlotte, NC - involving someone else close to him - shifts the investigation's dynamic. With time and increasing forensic evidence working against him, Liam turns to friends from his past for help. Together, they work to untangle the complicated web of connections between the two murders. Determined to find a link other than himself, Liam is forced to operate from the shadows to bring a killer out of the darkness. In doing so, he knows he isn't just fighting to save his friendbut also himself.

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Published September 23, 2026

Reviews

[Laura Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this witty and suspenseful thriller! Super engaging and loved the local triangle references. The plot line kept me guessing the whole time - and the twist at end I did Not see coming!!

[Natalie Batten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could not put this down! Quick-paced thriller with compelling characters and a great ending. Also enjoyed the setting across SC, NC, and VA. Look forward to more from this author!

[Justin Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m in it!

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally enjoyed this novel and had special features of being primarily set in Greenville SC.