The Mortar of Lies
A Thriller by Steve Schembri
When architect Elias Thorne breaks through a phantom wall in the decaying Blackwood Hotel, he uncovers a crate sealed for two decades — containing his sister’s prom dress, stained with blood, and a cassette labeled “For Elias.” The tape warns him to walk away or risk bringing the entire city down on his head.
Haunted by the past and hunted by powerful forces, Elias races to decode the truth buried in concrete and silence. As he digs deeper, he discovers a conspiracy built into the very foundations of the city — one that ties corrupt officials, vanished blueprints, and a chilling voice from the shadows.
The mortar holds more than bricks. It holds secrets. And Elias is about to crack them wide open.
