Publisher's Synopsis
Hillsboro, 2008: The moon cast an eerie glow over the woods as a 14-year-old boy, Adler, raced through the trees, desperate to reach his farmhouse before nightfall. But when he arrived, he was met with a scene that would forever change his life. His father lay on the ground, mortally wounded, and as Adler held his father's hand, he watched helplessly as the life drained from his eyes. Clutched in his father's hand was a dark red cloak, bearing an unfamiliar symbol-a symbol that Adler knew was tied to his father's murderer. With tears streaming down his face, and his heart filled with rage, Adler vowed to uncover the truth behind the symbol and bring his father's killer to justice.
Years later, in the bustling city of Seattle: Adler has become a financial prodigy, known across the industry as the "Phantom Trader," for his uncanny ability to predict market trends and secure massive profits for his clients. But beneath his calm, calculated exterior lies a man haunted by the unsolved murder of his father and the mysterious organization that orchestrated it. As Adler's reputation soars, he is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger that threatens to unravel everything he has built. When he is framed for the murder of Marcus Reed, a key figure in Quantum, Adler is forced to go on the run, abandoning his identity and adopting a new one-Adam Johnson, a private investigator hired to look into the very crime he is accused of committing. With the help of his loyal friend Kris, Adler navigates the treacherous waters of corporate espionage, insider trading, and a shadowy organization bent on unlocking the mystical powers of an ancient gemstone-powers that could bring the world to its knees. As Adler delves deeper into the conspiracy, he crosses paths with Edna, a brilliant young analyst at Quantum who unknowingly and unintentionally dives deep into the mystery with Adler. Drawn to her intelligence and determination, Adler finds himself falling for her, even as he struggles to keep his true identity hidden. But as their connection deepens, so too does the danger, as the shadowy organization closes in, determined to stop Adler from uncovering the truth. The Red Seran is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the quest for justice, set against the backdrop of high-stakes finance and ancient secrets. As Adler races against time to clear his name, protect those he loves, and avenge his father's death, he must confront the demons of his past and the powerful forces that seek to control the future. But with enemies lurking around every corner, and the truth buried deep within layers of deception, will Adler succeed, or will he become the next victim in a game where the stakes are life and death?
