An Ian Caine Novel
by Paul Evans
Early praise for The Sword of Moloch from the Pat Conroy Literary Centre Readers Dozen book club;
"Paul, we just finished your book; it is excellent. So many unexpected twists and turns and amazingly complex characters. Bravo!"
First in a series of Ian Caine spy novels.
Ian Caine is Welsh-born mercenary and spy who calls Beaufort, SC
home. This captivating story has all the intrigue and mystery,
shocking plot twists and ruthless truths about the world of intelligence,
bioweaponry and clandestine operations a reader could want.
Step into a world that few will ever experience, yet one that happens
around us every day.
Centered in a sleepy little sea island community, steeped in history and
culture, with fast-paced global ramifications and excursions into mayhem
and madness. Violence and diplomacy, hatred, revenge and sadness
are all part of the vocation and life of Ian Caine.
Paul Evans is Welsh-born. A former law enforcement officer with weapons and tactical training. Storyteller, poet, musician and novelist, his home, like that of his protagonist, is among the sea islands in Beaufort, South Carolina, with his wife, Sara and their three Aussie Doodles, Beau, Duke and Maisie.
Evans brings an authentic, insider's perspective to the world of espionage and tactical operations. Like his protagonist, Ian Caine, Evans is Welsh-born and possesses a rich background, including a distinguished career as a former police detective with extensive weapons, forensic, and tactical training. This real-world experience adds a layer of palpable authenticity to the high-stakes narrative. Paul has made his home in Beaufort, South Carolina, living with his wife, Sara Evans, who also lent her artistic talent to the project by designing the striking cover illustration for The Sword of Moloch. Their Beaufort home is also shared with their three beloved Aussiedoodles: Beau, Duke, and Maisie. Fans of the genre will be delighted to know that The Sword of Moloch is just the beginning. Evans is already deeply involved in writing the second installment of what is planned to be a thrilling five-book series centered on the adventures of Ian Caine.