Rushmore Publishers has announced the release of Shadows & Deceit, the debut thriller novel by Kevin M. Scott, a U.S. Air Force veteran whose military experience infuses the story with realism. The book, which launches on October 20, 2025, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, and early reviews compare Scott's work to that of established thriller authors like Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, and Lee Child.
The novel follows black-ops leader Chuck Barnes after a rooftop mission in Las Vegas goes wrong, plunging him into a conspiracy involving poisoned serums, assassins, and a classified file named BlackRose. As Barnes navigates a world of betrayal and survival, he must protect a whistleblower and his family while evading a phantom enforcer known as El Cucuy. The story's cinematic pace and relentless suspense aim to keep readers engaged from start to finish.
Scott, a Phoenix-based author and 12-year Air Force veteran, brings a global perspective to his writing, grounding the fiction in authentic military and covert operations. His debut is intended as the start of a series exploring espionage, urban crime, and human resilience. The book is available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook editions, with audiobook production under discussion.
Pre-orders are live on Amazon at https://a.co/d/6hkS9si. Rushmore Publishers, a hybrid publishing company, specializes in helping authors retain creative control while achieving global distribution. For more information, visit the publisher's website at www.RushmorePublishers.com.
