Crossing the Line

Power, corruption, and the price of crossing the line.

A Liverpool crime thriller that drags you from backstreet deals to Westminster spin rooms. When cocaine money, police corruption and political ambition collide, someone has to cross the line — and someone has to pay.

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A dimly lit wooden desk or table with a few symbolic objects arranged in a subtle, atmospheric way. Soft lighting from the side creates warm shadows, using a colour palette of dark wood, muted blues, and touches of soft gold. On the table are a folded newspaper with a headline about a UK referendum, a slightly worn map of Liverpool partially unfolded, a few scattered papers or notes, a single gold coin catching a small beam of light, and a blurred, half-visible photograph of two young men (not detailed, jus

About the Book

A gripping thriller set against the backdrop of Liverpool's political landscape, where crime and power intersect in unexpected ways.

Royal Finances

The hidden economics of monarchy and power

UK Referendums

Democracy, manipulation, and the power of choice

The Cocaine Market

Global trade routes and the economics of illicit goods

Police Corruption

When those sworn to protect become complicit

Meet the Characters

The people whose choices ignite the story — their loyalties, flaws and buried secrets.

Jed Strich

A man caught between loyalty and survival. His choices will define the line between justice and revenge.

Jude Scott

Driven by ambition and haunted by the past. Every decision pulls him deeper into a world he can't escape.

Maria

Strength wrapped in silence. She knows more than she reveals, and her secrets could change everything.

Cassia

Caught in the crossfire of power and betrayal. Her loyalty will be tested in ways she never imagined.

Create a dark, atmospheric image of a Liverpool alley at night, with wet pavement reflecting dim orange or gold streetlights. Include a subtle glint of a few gold coins partially hidden near a wall or under debris, just visible enough to suggest a secret. Add light mist, deep shadows and gritty textures to capture the mood of the streets Jude moved through. The image should feel mysterious, cinematic and tense — not literal, but symbolic — with strong contrast and a moody, thriller-like aesthetic.

Jude's Gold Mystery

A secret buried deep. A choice that changed everything. Discover the truth behind Jude's final decision.

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A gripping political crime thriller that takes you deep into the shadows of power, corruption, and betrayal. Follow the dark journey through a world where nothing is as it seems.

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Reader's Opinions

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A gripping thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. The twists are masterfully crafted and the atmosphere is absolutely chilling.

— Sarah Mitchell

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Dark, intense, and utterly compelling. This is crime fiction at its finest. I couldn't put it down until the very last page.

— James Patterson

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A haunting narrative that lingers long after you finish. The author's ability to build tension is remarkable and truly cinematic.

— Emma Clarke

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