Moonbound Secrets

A ritualistic murder. A 300-year-old curse. A detective marked by fate.When a princess is found dead beneath a blood moon, the twin star-shaped wounds on her neck are a message for the heavens. For Scotland Yard's brilliant DCI Emily Windsor, it's a baffling case that defies all logic. But for a woman who has hidden a matching star-shaped birthmark her entire life, it's a terrifying omen.To hunt a killer who moves with the rhythm of the planets, Emily must form an uneasy alliance with Dr. Ali Hassan, a handsome Pakistani astrologer who is torn between modern science and the ancient lore that haunts his bloodline. Together, they uncover the Veil Pact: a dark bargain made by a long-dead king that bound the royal family to the stars, demanding a blood sacrifice with each fateful alignment.As the celestial clock ticks and more royals die, their investigation propels them from London's dusty archives to the sun-drenched peaks of Machu Picchu and the vine-choked temples of Angkor Wat. They soon discover the British curse is merely one piece of a global conspiracy, a ritual of immense power that threatens to unmake the world.To stop the cascade of killings, Emily must embrace the mystical destiny she never wanted and confront a secret written in her own skin. But breaking a curse this old may require a sacrifice she isn't prepared to make.Perfect for fans of globe-trotting supernatural thrillers and epic romantasy, Moonbound Secrets is a breathtaking race against time where the mystery isn't just who, but when. Can a logical detective and a mystical scholar stop a killer guided by the stars before prophecy claims them all? Asad Aleem is a storyteller who conjures worlds where shadows breathe and secrets speak. A self-published author and creative tactician, he blends poetic depth with supernatural intrigue, crafting narratives that haunt, heal, and hold the heart. Whether unraveling curses or refining verse, Asad thrives at the intersection of artistry and precision, bringing global settings and emotional truth to life on every page.