[Complete] [60K] [Techno-Thriller/Detective/Mystery Fiction] Dark Memories: Book 1 of Series

Beta Readers: If you like heroes and villains. If you like action and adventure. If you are into gripping techno or psychological thrillers and detective stories, then you're in the right place.

This is the first book of the series, pre-edit.

I'm specifically looking for beta readers who already enjoy a good mystery, who love going on an adventure, and can provide honest feedback.

And for those sleuths who like to uncover hidden messages, there are several Easter eggs throughout the entire book. I'm sure you'll be thrilled as you uncover them.

And don’t be shy! Let me know if there are any plot holes, character inconsistencies, or overall mistakes you may uncover. (Don’t worry about grammar and structure as my editors will handle all that – Still editing.)

Blurb: He woke beside a murdered girl. Blood on the floor. No memory of how he got there.

When Wayne wakes beside the body of a dead girl on Yale’s campus, he’s arrested as the prime suspect and forced to relive the night that shattered his life. But the past doesn’t stay buried—this time, it’s happening again.

What begins as a murder charge unravels into a conspiracy far bigger than anyone suspects, stretching beyond Ivy League walls into an international web of secrets and sabotage.

As the investigation spirals, Wayne is pulled deeper into encrypted files, buried histories, and enemies who will do anything to silence him. His gift is seeing what no one else sees—hidden codes, subtle patterns, connections others miss. Every clue brings him closer to the truth… and closer to danger.

Dark Memories is a gripping techno-thriller about memory, betrayal, and global destruction. With the past closing in, one question remains: can Wayne uncover the truth before the world turns against him?

Details: This new series has been likened to books in the genre of Michael Crichton, David Baldacci, and Lee Child.

Who is the book for: Readers who enjoy modern origin stories and gritty mysteries with a technological twist. Fans of contemporary thrillers like the Jack Reacher series or character-driven crime dramas will connect with Wayne's journey. It will particularly resonate with those who appreciate a slow-burn narrative focused on a protagonist's psychological transformation from a lost young adult into a determined hero.

Beta Reader Link: https://storyoriginapp.com/betacopies/23970fb8-766b-4b3b-8828-88a7b3c10822

What I'm looking for:

• Timeline: Flexible. Ideally, I'd like to hear back in the next month.
• Feedback: Overall impression. Reader insights or overall impression. This is pre-edit, but if you spot any typos, we all know that many eyes still miss the obvious.
• Big Question: Would this book compel you to read more of the series?

Thanks in advance. Audin.