Paperback — $30.00 · Dystopian Conspiracy Thriller · Published February 15, 2025
Shadows of Deceit is a dystopian conspiracy thriller. In a future where government manipulates reality itself, journalist Claire Hayes uncovers a plot that threatens the foundation of society — and is targeted by a powerful underground organization determined to silence her. She becomes an unexpected hero, rallying disillusioned citizens against a corrupt regime.
Burgos imagines a world of curated truths and managed perception with chilling plausibility, and a heroine whose only weapon is the unedited fact. Elegant, urgent, and deeply resonant, Shadows of Deceit explores the cost of seeing clearly in a society built on illusion — and the courage it takes to make others see. Reality, here, is the most dangerous contraband of all.
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.