Devoid of Will

In the shadowy underworld of Verdancia, a seemingly routine traffic fatality unravels a labyrinthine insurance fraud. Claims investigator Elias Crowe, hardened and meticulous, finds himself stalked by a phantom killer who seems to anticipate his every move. As the body count rises, Crowe discovers the conspiracy’s architect is a fellow investigator, a master of psychological manipulation who treats people as puppets, stripping them of independent will to serve a monstrous scheme. This is a story of stolen identities, manufactured accidents, and the chilling realization that the deadliest predators hide behind a badge.