He didn't know that everything could end
in a flash.
Philip Sanders lost it all when his wife Ellie fell from 25,000 feet.
Then the evidence began to surface—and the truth became stranger than grief.
She wasn’t on the plane.
When he discovers that Ellie may still be alive and tied to the city’s darkest secrets, Philip is forced into a world of crime and ruthless power. The people who pursue him own the land, own the city, own the facts.
As Philip searches for life and death answers, he unravels not just Ellie’s identity, but his own. Every falsehood he exposes brings him closer to the truth.
But it’s not the whole truth.
And the truth is not the end.
Philip Sanders is entering the Zone of Deceit.
Praise for the ZONE OF DECEIT trilogy
CLIFFHANGER
"Well crafted and emotionally complex... keeping readers hanging onto every page.” IndieReader
"Emotionally resonant and sensitive, this griitty thriller will leave readers eager for more." Publishers Weekly
"...a supberb read. The book is not only entertaining but will challenge the readers' intellect as well. It is an old fashioned thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.”
Goodreads. Gregory Van Den Berg
"Absolute perfection! From the very first page, Cliffhanger completely hooked me and never let go. I couldn’t put it down.” Net Galley, Ann Brown
"Wow! This book grabs your attention from the very beginning and you just hang on for dear life!!” Amazon, Bonne Sharp,
"If you love conspiracy thrillers, hidden identities, dangerous secrets, and stories that keep you second-guessing everything.” TikTok, Nichole Bogard
"I think Mr. Foster has given me a case of whiplash with this story." BookSirens, Teresa Collins
"Wow! This was a page turner. Don’t blink!" Amazon, DonaQ
THE COVER UP
"The Cover Up is an absolute page-turner that gripped me from the very first chapter. A P Foster delivers a masterclass in suspense, packed with brilliant twists and turns that I never saw coming. Highly recommended for anyone looking for their next unputdownable thriller.” Net Galley, Ann Brown
"For readers who want their crime fiction to ask harder questions long after the case is closed, this novel both delivers and demands to be discussed.” IndieReader starred review, Nicci Attfield
“A gripping thriller that combines emotional depth with a layered mystery. The story does a great job of building suspense, revealing clues at just the right pace. I found myself invested in Philip’s journey and eager to discover the truth alongside him. Fans of suspenseful mysteries, hidden secrets, and conspiracy-driven thrillers will find plenty to enjoy in this fast-paced and engaging read.” TikTok, Nichole Bogard
"With a heart wrenching theme of forgiveness, Foster once again dives headlong into his flawed hero with a mission..and a son he protects at all costs. The reveals are astonishing! And the international espionage story makes this a page turner. I can't wait to read Book 3!” Amazon, Mary Lou
BOOK TWO
of
ZONE OF DECEIT
THE COVER UP
"Really intense...pulled me in right away!"
Goodreads
Philip Sanders believed the truth would keep his family safe.
He was wrong.
His wife is gone.
His son cannot accept her loss.
And someone is still watching.
When Ellie’s final documentary is released without warning, it raises questions that can't be answered--and turns Philip into a suspect. Colleagues distance themselves. Friends disappear. The life Philip thought he understood begins to collapse--again.
Desperate for answers, he turns to the film she left behind—studying it frame by frame, searching for what she was trying to reveal… and who she was trying to expose.
What he finds reaches far beyond New York—into a network of quiet power, hidden alliances, and decisions made far from public view.
Then a message arrives. It offers the truth, at a price.
In the Zone of Deceit, the price is always too high.
It will take all he has left.
About A P Foster
Andrew Foster began his writing career in the theater.
Six of his plays were produced in New York City and at regional theaters across the country, including productions at Manhattan Theatre Club, Playwrights Horizons, New York StageWorks and Louisville Actor’s
Theatre. His debut play, Reunion, received high honors from the Village Voice. Chemical Reactions was selected for Best American Short Plays 1986.
After a three-decade career in the visual arts world, including senior roles at global auction houses and work with major private collectors, he returned to writing in 2020.
He is the author of the Zone of Deceit trilogy of psychological suspense set in New York during the turbulent 1980s and ‘90s.
He lives and writes in Harlem and upstate Massachusetts.
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