Pattern in the Glass

In the rain-slicked streets of 1952 Liverpool-still scarred by war, bound by ration books, and lit by flickering gas lamps. Detective William Silas Walker is called to investigate the murder of Arthur Pembleton, a quiet retired librarian found bludgeoned in his meticulously kept home. What appears to be a botched burglary quickly unravels into something far more sinister when Silas notices the broken glass didn't fall the way it should… and the only thing stolen was a decades-old photograph.As Silas digs deeper, he uncovers a hidden legacy of wartime corruption, forged deeds, and stolen lives-secrets Arthur protected not in safes or files, but sealed between the layers of antique Venetian mirrors. With the help of Arthur's grieving niece, a haunted estate advisor, and his own unshakable belief that "there are no coincidences," Silas follows a trail of reflections that leads from elegant manors to a derelict glassworks on the moors.But powerful men will do anything to keep the past buried...including setting fire to the truth itself.This is a gripping, atmospheric thriller steeped in postwar grit, forensic authenticity, and psychological depth. In a city still healing, Silas Walker must confront a conspiracy that proves some reflections are too dangerous to be seen-and some truths are worth dying for. Tyronne was born in 1962 at Addington Hospital in Durban, South Africa. He spent his formative years, nine in total at The Salvation Army Boys Home, where he learned the enduring values of friendship and loyalty. Drawn early to the pulse of innovation in music, Tyronne became fascinated with the pioneering bands shaping modern sound, eventually picking up the bass and joining his first band in 1982. His journey into writing began with song lyrics, compact narratives that sparked a deeper passion for storytelling. Inspired by literary giants like Wilbur Smith, Stephen King, and John Grisham, and captivated since childhood by the cunning mysteries of Columbo. Tyronne turned his focus to crafting suspenseful, character-driven tales. Today, he writes with the rhythm of a musician and the precision of a seasoned storyteller, weaving intrigue, emotion, and authenticity into every page.