A camera lens sees everything. But some secrets are deadly to capture.
Reed Sawyer is not a spy. He is a photographer who knows how to find the perfect light. But when a routine assignment in Vienna turns into a front-row seat to an assassination, Reed captures something he wasn't supposed to see: a murder weapon disguised as a camera lens.
Framed for a crime he didn’t commit and hunted by the very agency that hired him, Reed is plunged into a world where "shooting" takes on a double meaning. His enemy is The Architect—Barry Cox—a ruthless mastermind who uses a global network of photographers to manipulate world events from the shadows.
From the rain-slicked streets of New Orleans to the cobblestone alleys of Vienna, Reed must use the only weapons he has: his camera, his wits, and a modified light meter that can hack into the enemy's secure comms.
But The Architect is always one step ahead. To clear his name and expose the conspiracy, Reed must infiltrate SYNC, the world’s largest photography convention, and reveal the truth before the flashbulbs pop.
In a game of focus and exposure, Reed learns that the brighter the light, the darker the shadow. And this time, there is no place left to hide.
Perfect for fans of Dan Brown’s puzzles, Tom Clancy’s tech, and the high-octane pacing of Mission: Impossible.
Kirk Voclain is a South Louisiana novelist and professional photographer. For more than forty years he has told stories with light and with words. He does for a living what most call a hobby (photography), and he does for a hobby what most call a living (writing).
His spy thriller Double Exposure reached the Top 100 Free in the Kindle Store and hit #1 in Espionage Thrillers and Political Thrillers & Suspense during its promo run. His Montana romance Boots and Stilettos brings that same eye for detail to wide open skies, stubborn cowboys, and city girls who refuse to quit. Kirk shoots portraits, real estate, and commercial work, and he has taught many working photographers. He lives in Houma, Louisiana. If your podcast, book club, or organization is looking for a guest, he is available to travel or join you on your favorite streaming platform.
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