By John Matthew

JEAN STRYKER

CONTINENTS APART

There are thrillers that entertain, and then there are stories that stay under your skin long after the last page. This one does the second. A story where code, blood, and war collide. Expect more than high-stakes action. You’ll find layered emotion, unsaid histories, political corruption, and a bond shaped by loss and resilience.

About the Author

John Matthew

A lifelong observer of human behavior and conflict, John brings a rare depth to the thriller genre, weaving together psychological insight, geopolitical realism, and emotionally charged storytelling. His work doesn’t rely on spectacle alone. It explores the quiet damage left behind by war, the long echo of family secrets, and the complicated relationships we inherit without consent. This is his most ambitious work to date, a novel that blends digital warfare with human vulnerability, transforming suspense into something far more intimate. John’s strength lies in his ability to make even the most hardened characters feel real, fractured, and achingly human. When he isn’t writing, John can be found researching international history, studying cyber-security systems, or collecting stories from people.  He believes the best stories aren’t just told, they are uncovered.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Mission

To tell bold and emotionally intelligent stories that challenge conventional thrillers and bring human complexity to the forefront of high-stakes narratives.

Approach

Deep research into geopolitical and cyber realities. Character- driven emotional exploration. Strong narrative tension balanced with introspection. Real-world detail grounded in universal human themes.

Professionalism

Maintaining a high standard of narrative integrity. His work is  structured, deeply researched, and emotionally grounded. From manuscript development to final production, every stage reflects craft, respect for the reader, and dedication to authenticity.

Vision

To establish a space where literature does more than entertain, where it asks difficult questions about loyalty, memory, survival, and the invisible threads that shape who we become.

About the Book

JEAN STRYKER

Two women. Two worlds. One city that remembers everything. Jean Stryker, a cyber intelligence officer in London, and Blanca Stanovich, a fiercely independent hacker rooted in Moscow’s underground. What begins as a digital cat-and-mouse game spirals into a journey through war records, forgotten photographs, and inherited silences. As they trace each other’s digital footprints, a disturbing truth emerges. Their lives were shaped by the same man, a soldier whose decisions during the Bosnian conflict left behind more than unanswered questions. Sarajevo becomes the place where everything converges not as a memory, but as a battlefield of truth. Here, the women must confront not only a corrupt political force determined to silence them, but the fragile reality of their shared bloodline. This book explores the cost of buried history, the emotional weight of identity, the invisible casualties of war, the tension between duty and truth, and the strange intimacy of shared trauma. It is sharp, atmospheric, and deeply personal. A thriller that doesn’t just move fast, but moves deep.

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What People Are Saying

“This story gets under your skin in ways most thrillers don’t even try to. It is fierce, emotional and unsettling in the best way.”

Lisa John

“The relationship between the characters is electric. The tension is constant but it’s the emotional layers that make it unforgettable.”

John Walker

“I finished this book and just sat there for a while. It’s the kind of story that doesn’t rush you out of its world. It asks you to carry it a little longer.”

David Mickey

“A novel that reads amazing. Nothing about it feels forced or overly dramatic.”

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“I loved how the author balanced action with emotional depth. Every choice echoes and stays with you.”

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“There’s something hauntingly beautiful about how this story handles trauma, memory and survival.”

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