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In Defense of the Righteous
In Defense of the Righteous is a dark allegorical thriller that pulls readers deep beneath the surface of Levy Ridge, where missing children, a haunted detective, and a veteran scarred by war descend into a City that judges everyone it ensnares.
Detective Dani Francis carries the weight of a tragic shooting from her past. Jake Tinsley, a veteran of combat, knows too well the futility of wars that never leave a soldier’s mind. And Rally Gillum, restless and reckless, leads the younger ones into a labyrinth that feeds on guilt, memory, and choice, reminiscent of Dante’s Inferno.
In the City’s quarters — the Market of Balances, the Temple of Absolutes, the Quarter of Shadows, the Labyrinth of Mirrors — justice is not blind. It is merciless, shifting, and alive. The Archivist records. The Enforcers march. The Deceiver waits in the Central Court.
This is a story about innocence under siege and truth on trial. Every decision is weighed. Every past act returns. And no one leaves unchanged.
In Defense of the Righteous is both a psychological descent and a gripping thriller — a journey through justice, from the righteous to the damned.
Detective Dani Francis carries the weight of a tragic shooting from her past. Jake Tinsley, a veteran of combat, knows too well the futility of wars that never leave a soldier’s mind. And Rally Gillum, restless and reckless, leads the younger ones into a labyrinth that feeds on guilt, memory, and choice, reminiscent of Dante’s Inferno.
In the City’s quarters — the Market of Balances, the Temple of Absolutes, the Quarter of Shadows, the Labyrinth of Mirrors — justice is not blind. It is merciless, shifting, and alive. The Archivist records. The Enforcers march. The Deceiver waits in the Central Court.
This is a story about innocence under siege and truth on trial. Every decision is weighed. Every past act returns. And no one leaves unchanged.
In Defense of the Righteous is both a psychological descent and a gripping thriller — a journey through justice, from the righteous to the damned.
352 pages, Paperback
Published September 11, 2025
About the author
Charles Patton
24 books8 followersCharles Patton is the author of nonfiction and fiction books that explore how people think, lead, make decisions, and find purpose. His work reflects a lifelong interest in strategy, problem-solving, and the everyday challenges that shape who we become.
Across books such as Mastering Strategy, Thinking: Master Your Thoughts, and Extreme Leadership, Patton focuses on helping readers build clarity, confidence, and practical insight. He also writes fiction—mysteries, short stories, and character-driven tales rooted in human behavior.
He lives in Florida and continues to write about the ideas that matter most to him: personal growth, citizenship, responsibility, and the power of clear thinking.
Across books such as Mastering Strategy, Thinking: Master Your Thoughts, and Extreme Leadership, Patton focuses on helping readers build clarity, confidence, and practical insight. He also writes fiction—mysteries, short stories, and character-driven tales rooted in human behavior.
He lives in Florida and continues to write about the ideas that matter most to him: personal growth, citizenship, responsibility, and the power of clear thinking.
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November 28, 2025
Serious but entertaining exploration of caving, death, and consequences.
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