A dead cartographer. A circle of ancient maps. A message that changes everything.
Jonathan Hadley's murder scene is a masterpiece of symbolism—his body surrounded by rare maps, each one representing a moment when the world's understanding shifted. Private investigator Marcus Webb, former Art and Antiques detective, recognizes this isn't just murder. It's a statement.
The victim was chasing a legend: a fifteenth-century map showing lands that shouldn't exist. A discovery that could rewrite the age of exploration. But someone wanted him silenced.
As Marcus follows the trail through London's elite art world, he uncovers layers of deception in the rare map trade. Forged provenances. Desperate partnerships. And a killer who used the victim's own treasured maps to create a perfect, symbolic death.
The maps hold secrets. The margins hide truths. And somewhere in the shadows, a killer who valued profit over principle watches and waits.
Mystery
Detective
Crime
Thriller
Betrayal
Conspiracy
Noir
Hero
Hidden Identity
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Detective and Crime
Length1 hr 8 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Cartographer's Cipher
6Part Five: The Collector
2Part One: The Dead End
7Part Six: The Truth
3Part Two: The Gallery
8Epilogue
4Part Three: The Margins
9More to Come...
5Part Four: The Sister
10Copyright
About the author
A.S. Camps
A.S. Camps is an author who believes stories can come from anywhere—including the fascinating collaboration between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Writing in multiple genres from fantasy to contemporary fiction, A.S. Camps crafts tales that prioritize compelling characters and gripping plots over how they're made. When not writing, A.S.Camps is exploring what storytelling looks like in our rapidly evolving digital age.View all by A.S. Camps
