Race Against Time - Masked Enemy, #1

In the heart-pounding depths of a chilling murder case, a seasoned detective finds himself thrust into a treacherous web of intrigue. Assigned to unravel the enigmatic death of a renowned engineer, he unwittingly steps into a labyrinth where every step forward unravels another layer of mystery. But fate, in its cruel twist, reveals that the hunter has become the hunted. As the shadows of danger close in, he must summon every ounce of his wit, intuition, and courage to navigate a treacherous path fraught with peril.
Time slips through his fingers like sand in an hourglass, and the relentless ticking of the clock is a constant reminder of the stakes at hand. The pulse-quickening race against time takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a cryptic clue that holds the key to salvation. Three lives hang in the balance, their fragile existence tethered to the discovery of a gemstone so precious and elusive, it is whispered only in hushed tones among the most secretive circles.