Broken Oath

In the rain-soaked underbelly of a city cloaked in shadows, where justice is a distant memory and loyalty is a fragile illusion, Frank Malone finds himself staring into the abyss of his own past. Once a promising detective, he now navigates the treacherous alleyways of a metropolis riddled with corruption and deceit. When his ex-partner, a fierce and no-nonsense cop named Marlene, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Frank is drawn back into a world he thought he had left behind—a world where the line between right and wrong blurs, and trust is a commodity in short supply.

As Frank delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a tangled web of conspiracies woven by Lt. Davis, a man he once respected. The deeper he digs, the more he realizes that Marlene’s murder is not just a tragic accident; it’s a calculated hit that exposes a dark side of the police force he once believed in. With every smoky bar he visits and every backroom deal he witnesses, Frank’s cynicism grows, and so does the danger that surrounds him.

Haunted by memories of their partnership and the unspoken bond they shared, Frank’s quest for truth becomes a battle of loyalty. He must confront the ghosts of his past while grappling with the present—one filled with betrayal at every turn. As he navigates the rain-slicked streets, he’s forced to question the very foundation of duty and justice. Is he fighting for the memory of Marlene, or is he risking it all for a corrupt system that only seeks to protect its own?

Broken Oath is a gritty, noir-esque thriller that grips you from the first page with its raw, first-person narration. Frank's cynical edge pulls you into a world where every shadow conceals a secret, and every ally could be a foe. As he races against time to unravel the truth behind Marlene's murder, readers will be left on the edge of their seats, questioning how far one man will go to seek justice in a city that has long since abandoned it. In this tale of broken bonds and shattered ideals, Frank must decide whether to uphold his oath to protect and serve or to expose the corruption that lies within. The choice he makes could cost him everything.