First book in a new trilogy dives into the complexities of
modern society
LAS
VEGAS, July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Exploring the complexities of society's flaws, and the battle to
correct them, debut author Terrence
Degree presents his thought-provoking new fiction "Everybody
Has Secrets."
"Everybody Has Secrets," features a deadly case of mistaken
identity, when police officers shoot Thomas
Williamson and Deshawn
Spielman after they mistake the boys for robbery suspects,
leaving their families to deal with the fallout. Committed to
uncovering the truth behind Thomas and Deshawn's deaths, they
demand justice but face an uphill battle against a corrupt police
department that will do anything to cover up their secrets.
"The book acts as a mirror to some of the injustices that we
face in today's society," Degree explains. "Everyone has skeletons
in their closet, some worse than others. Privacy comes at a premium
as technology becomes more ingrained into our lives. People can go
to extremes to protect the secrets that they would rather take to
the grave."
Throughout the story, the characters grapple with grief,
injustice, and the complexities of racial tensions in their
community. They confront their own biases, question their beliefs,
and fight for justice and accountability. The novel raises
important questions about police brutality, systemic racism, and
the power of grassroots movements in seeking change.
The novel also explores the corrupt and dysfunctional nature of
their local police department, as Lt. Jones, a police officer,
struggles with following Chief Stanton's orders and questions the
department's handling of the protests. Detective Salvatore, from
internal affairs, investigates the police's actions and tries to
uncover the truth behind the shootings and their involvement with a
white supremacist group.
"Everybody Has Secrets" is the first in a trilogy with more
books planned to be released in the future.
"Everybody Has Secrets"
By Terrence Degree
ISBN: 9781663257819 (softcover); 9781663257802 (electronic)
Available at iUniverse, - Amaz on and Barnes & Noble
About the author
Terrence Degree is a technical
engineer and author. He also has his own luxury Italian-made shoe
line, Signature Terrence, and a music label, Degree Music Group. A
true Virgo in every way, you can identify those traits in each
chapter of the book. He has a gift for applying what he has seen or
learned in life to many other purposes. To learn more, please visit
https://terrencedegree.com/.
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