Shadows of Deception

Detectives Spider McNeeley and Sedox Overton are thrust into a high-stakes investigation when a series of mysterious deaths linked to VX nerve agent-a deadly chemical weapon-rock their city. Their search for answers leads them into a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and buried secrets that challenge everything they believe.

At the center of the storm is Dr. Kamga Bosco, a respected emergency physician and toxicologist whose ties to the victims raise difficult questions. As suspicion mounts, Kamga finds himself under scrutiny, forcing Spider and Sedox to navigate a maze of manipulated crime scenes, foreign operatives, and fractured loyalties.

With each twist, the detectives must confront their assumptions, battle internal demons, and risk everything to uncover the truth-wherever it may lead.

Shadows of Deception is a gripping, character-driven thriller that explores the cost of loyalty, the pursuit of justice, and the shadowy intersections of power, science, and betrayal.

Author Biography

Bertrand Fote is an emergency physician with more than two decades of experience saving lives in high-pressure situations. He holds a medical degree from Howard University and an MBA from Auburn University. Known as “The Singing Doctor” by his patients, Fote believes in the healing power of music and often sings to comfort those under his care.His unique perspective on life-and-death situations, coupled with his deep understanding of human nature, fuels his passion for writing gripping, suspenseful stories. Shadows of Deception is his debut crime thriller, where the boundaries between good and evil blur in a web of intrigue and danger.When not writing or practicing medicine, he enjoys playing soccer, traveling the world, and exploring new cultures. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, Laura.