I have a brand-new story idea, and this one is very different from what I’ve written before.

Malignant is a psychological thriller with a dark, unsettling heartbeat — and for the first time, I’m exploring magic as a metaphor for power. It’s a standalone novel, not connected to my current espionage series, and it’s already taking shape in a way that feels cinematic, atmospheric, and deliciously strange.

This project began as a creative spark, a “what if” that refused to let go, and I’m giving myself the freedom to play with it while my larger series continues to unfold. Expect something tense, eerie, and emotionally layered — a thriller that bends the world just enough to make you question what’s real.

More updates soon.

— Marlowe