Power corrupts. Absolute power buries bodies.

In Balance of Power, bestselling author A. L. Fraine delivers a razor-sharp political crime thriller that tears through the polished exterior of influence, control, and corruption in modern-day Britain. When a prominent politician is assassinated during a live public appearance, Detective Rob Loxley is thrown into a high-profile case where nothing is as it seems—and everyone has something to lose.

The investigation begins with chaos: cameras rolling, witnesses everywhere, and a trail that points in too many directions. But Loxley quickly realizes this isn’t just a random act of violence—it’s a calculated move in a deadly game between those in power and those willing to destroy it. As more high-ranking figures fall, a terrifying motive emerges: someone is out to reset the scales of justice, no matter the cost.

As Loxley and his team untangle lies from truths, they face increasing resistance—from politicians, law enforcement brass, and even intelligence agencies. With media pressure mounting and a nation on edge, the line between right and wrong becomes dangerously thin. What happens when the people meant to uphold justice are the very ones bending it?

Balance of Power is a bold, intense thriller that fuses action with political intrigue and psychological depth. A. L. Fraine pulls no punches in this twisting, high-stakes narrative where loyalty is tested, ethics are bent, and truth is a moving target.

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