A Portion of Malice: Ages of Malice, Book I

"Libraries who choose it for their thriller collections will want to recommend it not just to the usual thriller audience, but to book club discussion groups interested in powerful fictional journeys into philosophical, spiritual, and political territory." - Midwest Book Review"It isn't just a thriller; it's a challenge to everything we think we know about power, prophecy,and the battle between light and darkness. For those who love Dan Brown’s intrigue, Stephen King’s psychological depth, and the apocalyptic. Absolutely brilliant.”- Marianne WilliamsFrom Amazon Bestselling Author Lloyd Jeffries, A Portion of Malice kicks off the award-winning Ages of Malice series with a mind-blowing twist that will haunt you long after the final page.An Ancient Evil Rises. Can One Man Stop It? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Emery Merrick holds a pistol to his temple. Then, a knock at the door changes everything. Billionaire Thaddeus Drake offers him a job: write his biography. But Drake hides a chilling secret—he’s Cain, the immortal biblical killer, leading a secret society bent on sacrificing the Earth to a bloodthirsty God. Plunged into a world of darkness, deceit, and explosive action, Emery must unravel ancient prophecies and confront unimaginable evil. Horror meets high-stakes adventure in this provocative thrill ride—a battle of good versus evil that questions spirituality, redemption, and the cost of every choice. Series compared to King, LaHaye, and Dan Brown.“This book is exemplary.” - Judge, 31st Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards“Had me biting my nails and holding my breath.” - Readers’ Favorite, Silver AwardHumanity hangs by a thread. Grab your copy today and experience the saga you won’t forget!Eric Hoffer Honorable Mention (Spiritual Fiction)Writer's Digest Honorable Mention (Mainstream/Literary Fiction)Gold Award, Literary Titan (Mystery/Thriller)Silver Award, Readers' Favorite (Religious Fiction)Bronze Award, Reader Views (Thriller/Suspense & Horror)Finalist, Feathered Quill (Mystery/Suspense/Thriller)Finalist, Chanticleer Int'l (Supernatural)Finalist, Independent Author Network (Paranormal/Supernatural & Thriller/Suspense)Semi-finalist, Chanticleer Int'l (Global High Stakes Thriller)"Books that challenge genre boundaries (and win). Lloyd Jeffries continues to be one of the most daring voices in speculative fiction today." - Coffee Book Couch by Ava“Masterful. Deeply philosophical… freshly entertaining.” - Publisher’s Weekly BookLife Prize Read more