The New Lease

A stranger appeared, years ago, and rescued you from the darkness.

Or did he? Since that day you can't recognize yourself, you're haunted by an imaginary stalker, and you hear someone whisper in your head.

That's how Fae Cunningham, a reticent young woman with a history of mental illness, describes her predicament. But an unusual assignment from her professor of journalism gives her the chance to confront the past and seek out her shady benefactor. She travels all the way to the Middle East to find him, only to discover that his web of control stretches far and wide, and that he's bent on altering much more than just her thoughts.

Part psychological thriller, part conspiracy theory, John Stryder's provocative debut novel will captivate readers who enjoy contemporary mystery fiction set in international locales, political controversy, and complex, engaging characters.