Lucian Knight's retirement from life as an IRS Officer gets cut short when he's recruited to investigate a real estate mogul. But as Lucian starts closing in on the truth, he finds himself in the crosshairs of dangerous men who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. With his girlfriend Deena's life on the line and allies turning into enemies, Lucian must navigate a treacherous web of corruption and murder that goes deeper than he ever imagined. His only advantages are his wits, his fists, and his unshakable determination to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. In this gritty, action-packed mystery, author Donald Angotta takes readers on a white-knuckle thrill ride through the underbelly of Dominion City. Full of shocking twists, hard-boiled sleuthing, and bursts of wry humor, Balance of Betrayal is an unforgettable page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Fans of classic detective novels and modern mystery thrillers won't be able to put this one down.