Murder is in the air…
and maybe in the wiring.

At this dinner party, the killer could be anyone—
even one of Winston Vise’s synthetic humans.

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When eccentric tech billionaire Winston Vise summons eight potential investors to his secluded manor in the New York countryside, he promises a night of luxury and a glimpse at the future: his artificially intelligent synthetic humans. But after a night of indulgence, Winston's demonstration takes a sharp turn into murder. Now, his invited guests are prisoners in Vise's sprawling, high-tech mansion–with a killer among them and no way to call for help.

The doors will unlock at sunrise. But will anyone be left alive to see the dawn?

With its blend of veiled glances, dirty secrets, and augmented violence, Vise Manor plunges readers into a cyberpunk world of high-stakes mystery, where the line between human and machine blurs and anyone—or anything—could be the killer. Fans of William Gibson, Richard K. Morgan, and Agatha Christie will find themselves right at home within its pages.

Filled with murder, mystery & deadly synthetics, Vise Manor is a clever sci-fi thriller that kept me up turning pages well into the night...
- Sarah Orren, Reedsy Discovery

The opening scenes had me giggling to myself uncontrollably and despite the brutal murders that followed [...], it never lost that spark that hooked me from the get-go.
- Pamela, Amazon Review

Sure, there’s AI, hackers, and body modifications… but now we’re in a claustrophobic, classic locked manor house murder mystery - and the two genres blend together surprisingly well. Verastiqui juggles multiple characters with apparent ease and keeps the pace moving through the setup, the shocking but inevitable violence, and then the desperate struggles each character has to survive to the end of the night (and the book).
- Carl, Amazon Review

Starring

Carter Price

A reclusive software developer who made his fortune selling code to Vinestead International. Carter mostly keeps to himself in a mansion just down the road from Winston Vise, preferring code to company.

Diya Singh

Winston Vise’s tireless personal assistant, Diya has poured herself into making the manor perfect for tonight’s event. Unseen and unappreciated, she’s motivated by a strong work ethic and pleasing her wealthy boss.

Robert Hargreaves

A wealthy tech investor from Houston, Robert is accustomed to getting what he wants and rarely encounters anyone besides his wife, Laura, who can match his appetite or ambition.

Adela Vaught

As the owner of the elite escort agency Adelai Associates, Adelai moves seamlessly through New York’s upper crust with her wife, Simone, at her side and an instinct for what people truly desire.

Ready to solve the mystery?

Vise Manor is available in print and digital formats at Amazon. Not a fan of Bezos? You can also order direct from the author and get a signed copy shipped to your doorstep!