Hardcover — $25.00 · Fiction / Mystery-Thriller · Published August 11, 2026
A crime and mystery thriller set in Hong Kong, Dark Waters opens amid the electric bustle of the crowded Mong Kok marketplace, where renowned environmental activist Lena Hanson — an outspoken critic of powerful industrialists — is gunned down in broad daylight, and a vibrant district falls suddenly, terribly silent. What first appears to be a single act of violence soon reveals itself as part of a far larger design, in which money, influence, and fear move beneath the surface of a great global city.
Burgos weaves a sweeping story of power, conscience, and consequence in a place where commerce and corruption collide, and where every witness, alliance, and secret carries a price. Elegant, urgent, and morally charged, Dark Waters asks what justice can mean when the currents against it run so deep — and who will dare to stand against the tide.
About the Author
Ruben Burgos is a poet, novelist, entrepreneur, and former investigative story journalist. Across more than twenty-five years reporting on law enforcement, criminal justice, and public affairs, he developed the authentic voice and meticulous eye for detail that distinguish his fiction and poetry. He serves as a contributing editor for UMG Book Publishing, championing independent voices and literary excellence.