The Black Rose: A Thriller Novel (Book One of The Syndicate Series)

“Don’t be distracted by the smoke and mirrors. Remember, loyalty is the most valuable currency here.” Lyle can’t remember the last time he had a meal or felt warm. Broke and forever down on his luck, he continues to fight to see another day. Now, he’s given a rare chance to earn enough money to live comfortably for a whole year—by working seven nights at a luxurious club. At The Black Rose, powerful men from around the world gather to indulge in their darkest desires and prey on the vulnerable. Lyle’s role? To entertain an enigmatic master known only as T. In a place where nothing is what it seems, Lyle is soon marked as a target. Other entertainers envy his position, while other masters covet his attention. One week to redefine his life, if he can survive it. Each night pulls him deeper into a world of secrets and lies, with his heart and life at the mercy of a stranger hidden behind a mask. What does he stand to lose or gain at the Black Rose? And most importantly, who will he become when dawn breaks on the last night?