The Name That Wasn't Spoken (secrets of the forsaken name, #1)

🌌 The Name That Wasn't Spoken
(Book One of Secrets of the Forsaken Name)
Beneath the surface of the world you know, something ancient stirs.
Detective Lila Moore thought she was chasing a serial killer. Instead, she stumbled into a conspiracy older than death itself — a Syndicate that manipulates death energy, seals forbidden truths, and alters reality itself. As ritualistic murders sweep through the city, leaving behind bodies marked with glowing runes and impossible symbols, Lila is drawn into a war fought in the shadows of existence.
Meanwhile, Axel Steele, a mysterious figure of unimaginable power, awakens alongside Calythene — a being whose true name could shatter the heavens — and Seraphina, a mortal girl caught between fate and destiny. Together, they will uncover worlds beyond comprehension, confront forces that defy death, and wrestle with the terrifying question:
What happens when the names we were never meant to speak come back to claim us?
Dark secrets, cosmic horrors, and a fragile bond of loyalty and love collide in a battle that will decide the fate of all realities.
The true game has begun.
And silence... was never an option.

Lucian V. Mercer is a master of dark storytelling, weaving tales where ambition, betrayal, and forbidden power collide. Known for his razor-sharp prose and intricate characters, Mercer draws readers into shadowed worlds that blur the lines between hero and villain. Raised between forgotten cities and windswept coasts, his early years fueled a fascination with the unseen forces that shape destiny.
When he isn't crafting ruthless empires or haunted anti-heroes, Lucian vanishes into hidden corners of the world, chasing forgotten myths and whispered legends. His writing echoes with an unmistakable signature — sharp, brooding, and unforgettable.
Genres: Dark fantasy, psychological thrillers, gothic science fiction, mystery
Motto: "In every shadow, there is a kingdom waiting to rise."