by Chris Perez
First published 2018
Judge Harrison has burned through his family fortune and now depends entirely on his wealthy wife's money to fund his extravagant lifestyle. He craves the finest things and the status they bring, but his marriage has become nothing more than a financial arrangement. When his wife threatens to cut off his access to her wealth, Harrison panics. His comfortable world of expensive dinners, luxury cars, and social prominence hangs in the balance. He devises a desperate plan to secure his position, willing to cross moral lines he never imagined crossing. But Harrison underestimates a homeless man who watches from the margins of his privileged world. This unexpected observer possesses a sharp mind and sees through Harrison's schemes. As the judge's plan unfolds, the homeless man's quiet intervention begins to unravel everything Harrison has built. The collision between these two men from opposite ends of society forces Harrison to confront what his pursuit of wealth and status has cost him.
Genres: fiction, drama, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, class-conflict, moral-dilemma
64 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform