Foundation for Murder

Step into the heart of a construction site turned crime scene in this electrifying thriller, where a routine excavation uncovers more than just earth and stone.

When a human skull surfaces twenty feet underground at the Convention Center project, Elliott Mann, Vice President of Winslow International, is thrust into a labyrinth of secrets and danger. As he seeks answers, his every move is met with resistance from his own boss, Max Winslow, and the suspiciously reticent police force. What dark truths are they hiding?
Elliott's pursuit of justice leads him down a perilous path, where he uncovers surprising connections between the murder victim and a recent attack on another Winslow employee. With each revelation, the stakes rise higher, culminating in a shocking attempt on Elliott's own life. Now, he must navigate a treacherous maze of corporate politics and personal vendettas to unmask a killer.

Why is Max Winslow so determined to keep Elliott away from the truth? And what secrets lie buried beneath the pristine facade of Winslow International? In Foundation for Murder, author Louis James Frey crafts a gripping narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.

Join Elliott Mann as he races against time and adversaries unknown, in a battle where uncovering the past might just cost him his future. Are you ready to delve into the shadows of deception and unravel the mystery that lies in Foundation for Murder?

Author Louis James Frey also wrote Torpedoes on the Beach! A charming and often-poignant time capsule told through the voice of Otis Kramer (aka Frey), whose experiences from 1941-47 paint a portrait of what life was like on Galveston Island during the height of World War II. The book was named one of the "Best Beach Reads for Summer 2022" in Galveston Island's monthly magazine.