Cord And Creese

By James De Mille

Cord and creese opens with a moment of calm routine disrupted by unexpected news that reshapes purpose and direction. The narrative follows a life of stability and professional promise suddenly confronted by inherited crisis and unresolved injustice. A distant message carries revelations of loss, betrayal, and moral collapse, forcing a reckoning between comfort and obligation. Personal ambition gives way to duty as the past asserts its claim on the present. The story explores how loyalty to family and the pull of origin can override opportunity, turning reflection into decisive action. Suspense grows through the contrast between outward order and concealed wrongdoing, suggesting that truth often arrives indirectly and demands sacrifice. The work emphasizes resolve, endurance, and the psychological cost of confronting buried wrongs. Travel becomes both physical and moral movement, marking a transition from security to uncertainty. Through tension and anticipation, the novel presents justice as a pursuit shaped by perseverance, memory, and the willingness to abandon safety in favor of responsibility.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9376801512
• ISBN13: 9789376801510
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"