A Thriller About Power, Secrecy, and Violence
A simple favor brings Herman Ingram to Holden Manor.
A secluded estate on the outskirts of Raleigh. Private. Exclusive. Untouchable.
At first, it’s just another lead.
Then he sees what’s really happening inside.
Behind closed doors, the powerful gather for something far darker than influence or control. Something protected. Something buried beneath layers of money, silence, and fear.
When Herman gets too close, the response is immediate and violent.
His home is destroyed. His life is upended. And the message is clear: stop digging.
He doesn’t.
As his investigation deepens, Herman finds he’s not the only one searching for answers. A group of vigilantes has been watching from the shadows, tracking the same secrets, hunting the same truth.
But the deeper they go, the more dangerous it becomes.
Because some systems aren’t meant to be exposed.
And the people protecting them will do anything to keep them hidden.
New To The Series?
The Devil’s Backyard continues the story of journalist Herman Ingram as his investigations into powerful systems grow more dangerous with each case.
If you’re new to the series, start with Kill The Messenger—where the conspiracy begins.
What Comes Before
Following the events of The Hangman’s Soliloquy, Herman is pulled back into the kind of investigation that nearly broke him.
Who This Book Is For
Perfect for readers who like their thrillers dark, grounded, and unflinching.
Fans of True Detective, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and All the President’s Men will recognize the same mix of investigation, corruption, and the slow unraveling of something much bigger than it first appears.
This is a story about power—and what it takes to challenge it.
