A woman burned alive on a cross. An ancient relic rumored to contain the blood of an angel. And 24 hours to stop a conspiracy that could unleash Hell on Earth.
When Jake Timber arrives in New York for what should be a routine assignment, he finds a city on edge. A woman has been crucified and burned to death on the High Line in the heart of Manhattan—a brutal murder with religious overtones that no one can explain. She died without revealing her identity, but her torture points to something she knew, something worth killing for.
The Cloisters Cross, a medieval artifact hidden for generations, is about to be unveiled at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Carved with unknown script and shrouded in legend, the cross is rumored to hold the location of a powerful relic—the blood of a fallen angel, imprisoned beneath the city since the time of the Nephilim.
Jake's investigation leads him into New York's hidden world: from medieval cloisters overlooking the Hudson to abandoned subway tunnels beneath the streets, from a mass burial ground on Hart Island to the secret vaults under the New York Public Library. As he races against time with ARKANE linguist Naomi Locasto, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of religious extremism.
The Confessors, a secretive order within the Church, believe the relic can heal the world—or destroy it. A scarred assassin with his own agenda will stop at nothing to claim its power. And deep beneath the city, something ancient stirs in its chains, waiting to be freed.
With Morgan Sierra still in Israel mourning the losses from their last mission, Jake must prove himself capable of handling this case alone. But as the body count rises and the hours tick down, he realizes this isn't just about finding an artifact—it's about stopping an apocalypse.
Perfect for Readers Who Love:
- Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series (Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code)
- James Rollins' Sigma Force adventures
- Urban supernatural thrillers set in iconic cities
- Biblical mythology and fallen angel lore
- Archaeological mysteries beneath modern cities
- Fast-paced action with race-against-time tension
- International thriller series with continuing characters
Series Information: One Day in New York is Book 7 of the ARKANE thriller series. While each book is a standalone adventure, recurring characters develop across the series. This book focuses on Jake Timber, giving readers a deeper look at Morgan Sierra's partner while she recovers from the events of Gates of Hell (Book 6).
Themes & Content: Set entirely in New York City, this thriller explores the hidden history beneath one of the world's most famous cities. From medieval relics to Nephilim legends, from religious extremism to the nature of angels and demons, the story weaves Biblical mythology with contemporary urban exploration. Features authentic details about the Cloisters Museum, New York's underground tunnel systems, and lesser-known historical sites.
Story Details:
- Genre: Religious thriller, Archaeological adventure, Supernatural mystery
- Length: Novella
- Reading time: 2-3 hours
- Pace: Fast-paced, action-driven
- Mood: Tense, atmospheric, cinematic, dark
- Setting: New York City (Manhattan, High Line, Cloisters, underground tunnels, Hart Island)
- Content note: Contains scenes of violence, religious themes, and torture; adult readers
What Makes This Book Distinctive: Unlike other ARKANE adventures that span multiple international locations, One Day in New York is a tightly focused urban thriller set entirely in one city over 24 hours. It showcases ARKANE agent Jake Timber as a solo protagonist, exploring his character depth and his struggle with confidence after recent injuries. The book features authentic underground locations and lesser-known New York sites, offering readers a different view of the famous city.
Author Note: "I wanted to explore the hidden New York that exists beneath the tourist veneer—the abandoned tunnels, the secret vaults, the mass burial grounds. And I wanted to give Jake his own story while Morgan recovered. This book is about proving yourself when you doubt your own abilities, and about the ancient darkness that sleeps beneath our modern cities." — J.F. Penn