The Capricorn Code

Loyalty. Secrets. Blood. And murder.

Four childhood friends reunite in the city that made them-Omaha, Nebraska. Successful, scarred, and tightly bonded, they return not just to reconnect, but to confront the ghosts of who they were... and who they've become. But when a string of brutal murders shakes their circle, paranoia creeps in and trust begins to fracture.

Michael is a disciplined architect with everything to lose and a past he keeps buried under control. Michaela, his wife, wears poise like armor, but behind closed doors, she's unraveling. Ellington, once a hot-headed hustler, now walks the line between growth and regression-still loyal, still dangerous. And Shannell-smart, seductive, and underestimated-holds the kind of secrets that could burn them all alive.

As bodies drop and the killer's signature-an eerie sea goat symbol-starts pointing to someone in their midst, the group begins to unravel. The deeper they dig, the more buried truths rise to the surface-lies, betrayals, and connections no one saw coming. In a city known for its silence, the loudest screams are the ones no one hears.

The Capricorn Code is a raw, psychological murder mystery layered in street realism, emotional depth, and the brutal truth of what happens when love, legacy, and darkness collide. Beneath the surface of loyalty lies a code-and someone is willing to kill to keep it.

This isn't just about who did it.
It's about who let it happen.

A story of friendship, fear, and fatal decisions, The Capricorn Code delivers a pulse-pounding journey through trauma, betrayal, and the price of silence.

Ellington "Lyrixx" Bass Sr. better known as RIXX is a storyteller, creator, and visionary whose work blends raw authenticity with imaginative power. As the author of the gritty urban adult fiction novel By Any Means and the cosmic children's tale Ma'Niya's Mission to the Moon, RIXX writes across genres-but always from the heart.

Born into a family that shaped his foundation, RIXX honors his roots with every page. Ma'Niya's Mission to the Moon was inspired by his real-life niece, Ma'Niya, and created as a tribute to his family-especially his mother Brenda, his brother Michael, sister-in-law Michaela, and nephews Lamont and Michael Jr.

Whether he's building fictional cities or launching young readers into space, RIXX believes in one thing above all: our stories can save us, shape us, and set us free.