edgar award crime fiction

The gods exist. The Supernatural is real. But poor foolish Mortals can never pierce through the Truth hidden by the Veil. They say Ignorance is Bliss. But for Adam, such Bliss woven by a lie is worthless. In his opinion, Ignorance may be Bliss but --- Knowledge is power. This was the truest fact; something Adam built his empire around. ---- He wasn’t always this rich. He wasn’t always this powerful. There was a time he too struggled to earn enough for the treatment of his sick and dying mother. But one day, on a Halloween night, his life was forever changed. His eyes were opened to a completely new Reality. The truth that was hidden from the eyes of all normal humans. An entirely different world, rules, and society exist just in front of us. Follow Adam, as he uncovers the Truth about his identity, the power in his blood, and his adventures as he rises to the throne that is rightfully his. To attain his goal, he will not hesitate. He will even become the God of Crime if that is necessary. --------- The story will be moderately slow-paced during the First four volumes as I set Adam in the world and slowly develop the world-building and Adam starts to adapt to the new reality. I know it might not be to the taste of everyone, but I believe it's worth it. We discover the world together with Adam and how he will grow from someone who knew absolutely nothing about the supernatural world to being someone no one can ignore. This will be a long road and I would be happy if you are willing to walk this road with me. ---- (Alternative title: Midnight Prince: Empire of Sin) [ Tags ]: Mature| Grimdark | Gore |Netori | Harem | Milf | Young & Mature | Supernatural |Action | Gang War | Criminal Empire | System | Gigolo | Handsome MC | Weak to Strong MC | Antihero| Neutral good to Lawful Neutral Evil. | Showbiz | Psychic | ****** ) ----- Disclaimer: The cover picture is AI made and is the art for Adam as [Magician] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HikaruGenji Discord: https://discord.gg/3v2xvhvD6j My other work Son of The Hero King: https://www.webnovel.com/book/son-of-the-hero-king_24153504605334705

After the nuclear war, the world was controlled by twenty mega-corporations that established a global government. Governed by AI, it judged everything. Gao Xin, who had only wished to live a peaceful life, inexplicably became a scapegoat for the elite and, unable to pay the imprisonment fee, was sentenced to ten years of exile on Crime Prison Island! On this island, there were no laws, no constraints, the only order being the numerous game arenas set up by the officials. The criminals could only participate like racehorses for the entertainment of the elite. Yet, on this prison island filled with Radiation, cyborgs, and many powerful villains, Gao Xin had no strength, no talent, and no background—like a sheep thrown into a crocodile pool, no different from being on death row. How could an ordinary person like him survive under the oppression of the strong, the geniuses, and the wicked? Unless in this world, there was a path, a path that allowed even the weakest to continuously break their shackles.

Berbagai kasus yang terjadi di kota Marseille telah membuat seorang penyidik yang baru saja di mutasi ke kota tersebut harus ikut terlibat, penyidik itu bernama Benjamin. Frank Benjamin merupakan seorang laki-laki muda dewasa dengan perawakan yang cukup tinggi dan berusia kira-kira dua puluh delapan tahun. Ia harus dihadapkan dengan kasus-kasus yang sulit dipecahkan bahkan sebuah pembunuhan yang sangat kejam hingga harus berurusan dengan organisasi berbahaya yang membuatnya harus mendapatkan teror-teror mengerikan yang hampir membunuhnya. Demi menjalankan sebuah rencana untuk menghancurkan organisasi berbahaya, membuat Benjamin harus menyamar dan merubah identitasnya sementara waktu. Mampukah Benjamin membongkar jaringan kejahatan dan menghancurkan organisasi berbahaya di Kota Marseille? Akankah Benjamin akan berhasil membongkar kasus demi kasus yang terjadi dan menjadikan kota Marseille menjadi aman dari kriminal? Ikutin kisah perjalanan Franc Benjamin dalam menuntaskan kasus-kasus di kota tersebut.

DAILY UPDATE!!! 03:00 p.m. (GMT+8) xxx Falcon never fails...they said. They were wrong. When sent to locate an ancient ring that has the power to summon invisible demons, Falcon meets the irresistible demon slayer who shows him so much more of the world than he'd bargained for. Wronged by all, the two set out to rescue a lonely artist who is supposed to possess the power of the ring, which has somehow fallen into the wrong hands of a man known as '453.' All Falcon wanted to do was succeed in this mission. But as he finds himself drawn to the demon slayer more and more, her world blurs into his, and he entangles with creatures from another realm. Now he not only has to save his friend, but also rid the world of this threat. xxx Characters: Falcon: A con man for hire, strong, anonymous and mysterious, traumatized, competitive, has tattoos, a stranger in the affairs of the heart, in love with Aurelia (everyone except him knows) Aurelia: A demon slayer, witty but lethal, charming, very good at what she does, ambitious, in love with Falcon (everyone except him knows), also in love with herself, badass Cyan: Compassionate, talented, can do magic with a paintbrush, very good looking, a sweetheart, you'll fall for him xxx What You Can Expect: Gore, Lots of Fluff, Curse words where it's inevitable, Humor and sarcasm, fantasy+adventure+romance, No grammatical errors (hopefully), NO HAREM and NO SMUT xxx For app readers, please don't mind the (nulli) thing...it's just the italicized lines.

[Ding! You've gained 1 million views! The city’s most beloved heroine has fallen for your mysterious charms!] [Miss Mercury is obsessed with your streams. She’s on her way to meet you!] [Heroic factions are closing in on your location, but the Mindbender Heroine is aiding your escape!] [Ding! 10,000 views! You've gained 5,000 Credits and unlocked Stealth Mode (Tier 1)] [Ding! 1 million views! Rope Girl has noticed your mysterious charm and can't get you out of her mind!] [Ding! You’ve saved the city’s lower districts while taking down three corporate-backed heroes. Lady Fortress is secretly watching your stream, intrigued.] In Metro City, where huge corporations and flashy superheroes rule the skyline, everyday people are just bystanders in the ongoing battles between heroes and villains. At the center of this chaotic city is Scott McQueen, an average guy with one big dream: becoming a cool, shadowy antihero. Scott fantasizes about scaring off criminals while serving justice from the shadows. But there’s a catch—this world is full of flashy, attention-grabbing superheroes who hog all the spotlight. One night, everything changes for Scott. He stumbles upon the Harem Streamer System, a strange, almost-living program that offers him a shot at fame. With this system, Scott can live-stream his nightly antihero activities, gaining views and donations from fans all over the world. The catch? The more viewers he gets, the more heroines fall for him. Plus, with the growing fanbase, he earns rewards like money and powerful gear, boosting his chances of becoming the hero he’s always wanted to be! “Bahaha! The whole world is going to bow to me very soon!” He's not only wanted by the Hero Agency. He's not only wanted by mega-corporations. He's not only wanted by enemies he's destroyed. He's also wanted by superheroines! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/XRq3VeasqQ

Seo Tae Hyuk, jailed after being falsely accused. He will be executed without being able to prove his innocence. When he opens his eyes, it’s 15 years in the past? All credits go to the original creator Han Yeoul and the team who collaborated to make this book P.S. This book was made so that you can read it offline, so don't start beef with me over trivial things.

Zac was just an ordinary teenager until a mysterious event triggered the manifestation of his latent magical powers. Confronted with a new reality, Zac finds himself plunged into a world of secrets and dark opportunities. Determined to seize control of the criminal underworld plaguing his city, Zac embarks on a relentless journey toward power. Alongside unlikely allies and facing deadly challenges, he quickly learns the arts of manipulation, deceit, and violence. However, the deeper Zac delves into the underworld, the more he realizes the high price he will have to pay. Betrayals are plotted, powerful enemies emerge in his path, and he is confronted with moral choices that threaten to corrode his soul. In his quest for dominion over the underworld, Zac finds himself increasingly close to becoming the very monster he swore to destroy. Will he be able to control the powers that consume him and keep his humanity intact, or will he succumb to the shadows that surround him?

After losing his parents, Arslan stumbles upon a weird floating screen that shows off his stats and abilities. Totally confused but kind of excited by this new power, he quickly finds himself in hot water when some shady loan sharks come knocking for repayment on his parents’ debts. With the clock ticking, Arslan gets pulled into a dangerous world of crime, where he has to deal with all sorts of sketchy characters. To make it out alive, he realizes he might need to tap into his darker side and step up as a crime lord, turning his tough situation into a chance to take control. ============ Please leave a review and add the story to your Collections. Use your power stones to support the story. Thanks for reading

Partner in crime, sebuah hubungan yang mereka jalani. Hanya sebatas sahabat tapi terkadang melebihi kekasih. Chakra adalah moodboster Lova, selalu jadi tempat bercerita saat dia senang, sandaran saat dia bersedih. Chakra selalu mengusahakan bahwa apapun keadaannya, dia harus bisa berada di samping Lova saat gadis itu membutuhkannya. Pria itu selalu menyediakan bahu untuk tempat bersandar, jari untuk menghapus airmatanya, dan tangan yang senantiasa menggenggamnya kemanapun mereka pergi. Bagi Chakra, Lova memiliki tempat tersendiri di hatinya. Bukan sebatas sahabat namun juga bukan sebagai kekasih. Meskipun banyak orang yang bilang hubungan antara seorang laki-laki dan perempuan itu tidak lepas dari yang namanya love and lust….

The Angel of Death. The man everyone fears. They say he’s merciless, that he has killed more people than anyone in the Circle. No one dares cross him. But there’s a secret, one that no one knows. James Bellini has never killed anyone. Not once. The rumors started because of a misunderstanding, a mistake so deep that even he couldn’t fix it. The truth is something only God himself could untangle. And James? He’s just a man caught in the middle of it all.