The Riddle And The Ring

By Gordon MacLaren

The riddle and the ring or won by nerve is a novel centered on the unpredictable twists of fate and the choices that shape character. The story begins with a man facing extreme misfortune, burdened by the weight of past injustices and current poverty. While stranded in a train station, he is approached by a mysterious figure who offers a large sum of money for an unusual task. The deal seems straightforward live in comfort for a week, eat well, dress well, and enjoy high society but the stranger s conditions soon reveal deeper complexities. The opening explores the desperation that can lead individuals to take great risks and the allure of reclaiming lost dignity. Beneath the surface of this opportunity lies a growing sense of tension, as the protagonist senses that his good fortune may come at a cost. The novel presents questions about trust, deception, and the unpredictable paths life can take when choices are driven by need. What begins as a gamble quickly becomes a deeper inquiry into identity, ambition, and the nature of chance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371812133
• ISBN13: 9789371812139
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"