The Arx: A Thriller/Scifi novel

A year ago, after a mental breakdown, ex-homicide detective Frank Langer was placed on medical leave from the squad he was once hand-picked to lead. Now he spends his days drinking and chain-smoking, and his nights waking up screaming from a horrific recurring nightmare. Then he stumbles on a conspiracy to kidnap children.

When he shows up at the squad with his story, his former colleagues pat him on the back and tell him to go home. Undaunted, he digs deeper into the mystery, joined by Rebecca, the aunt of one of the missing children. She tries to help Frank confront the horrific event that led to his breakdown.

When he finally connects the pieces, the answer is more deadly than he ever imagined, and telling Rebecca would put her life in danger. Soon even she comes to question his sanity.

If Frank is right the conspiracy threatens the entire human race. But can he find someone to buy his story before it's too late?