UNKNOWN

In Defense of the Righteous is a dark allegorical thriller that draws readers beneath the surface of Levy Ridge, where missing children, a haunted detective, and a war-scarred veteran descend into a City that judges all who enter.

Detective Dani Francis carries the weight of a tragic shooting from her past. Jake Tinsley, a combat veteran, knows the futility of wars that never leave a soldier's mind. Rally Gillum, restless and reckless, leads the younger ones into a labyrinth that feeds on guilt, memory, and choice, echoing Dante's Inferno.

In the City's quarters-the Market of Balances, the Temple of Absolutes, the Quarter of Shadows, and the Labyrinth of Mirrors-justice is not blind. It is merciless, shifting, and alive. The Archivist records, the Enforcers march, and the Deceiver waits in the Central Court.

This is a story about innocence under siege and truth on trial. Every decision is weighed. Every past act returns. And no one leaves unchanged. In Defense of the Righteous is both a psychological descent and a gripping thriller-a journey through justice, from the righteous to the damned.

Award-winning screenwriter and successful author of non-fiction and fiction.Charles writes easy-to-read books that inform, persuade, and sometimes challenge. His work ranges from civic-minded books on citizenship to bestselling guides on Mastering Strategy, Thinking, and Extreme Leadership-and yes, even gritty, character-driven mysteries. He eked out a math degree from the University of Illinois, capped by an MBA in economics from the University of Chicago. His most practical education, however, came from the school of hard work.Chuck lives in Orlando with his wife, near their daughter and her family. Their son and his crew of three boys are posted up north in a different time zone-unavoidable but unacceptable.