The Lizard

S.E. Reynolds is a former investigative reporter now working as a political ghostwriter. He is thrust into the center of a conspiracy investigation after an illicit romance turns deadly. His efforts to untangle himself only entangle him further, drawing the attention of government agents with their own agenda.

An unlikely hero, candidly amoral, shunning idealism, Reynolds works for candidates at either side of the political spectrum. At the same time, he possesses a deep if complicated love for family: his beautiful, unknowable wife; his aging parents; his children.

The Lizard is the story of man trapped between a relentless security apparatus and a personal reckoning from which there is no apparent escape. As the tale unfolds, the differences between the outer world and the inner inexorably dissolve, leading to psychic and physical transformation at once unimaginable and inevitable.

• Award-Winning Author: Domenic Stansberry is a recipient of both the Edgar and Hammett awards, marking his return to fiction after nearly a decade. Genre-Bending Noir: The novel blends political thriller elements with expressionist noir, offering a dark, hallucinatory narrative that delves into themes of paranoia, betrayal, and identity.
• Complex Protagonist: S.E. Reynolds, a former investigative reporter turned political ghostwriter, is portrayed as a morally ambiguous character navigating a web of conspiracy and personal reckoning. Setting and Atmosphere: The story traverses diverse locales, from a desolate Californian beach town to the deserts of New Mexico, enhancing its noir ambiance and reflecting the protagonist's internal turmoil.

"The Lizard" was written by Domenic Stansberry.

"The Lizard" is perfect for readers who enjoy books about crime & mystery and thriller / suspense.