Wicked Ink Signs Mark Scott’s The Blood Ledger: A Story of Obsession, Secrets, and Small-Town Horror
Wicked Ink Publishing is excited to welcome Mark Scott to our roster of authors with his debut novel, The Blood Ledger. A dark, twisting Crime and Psychological Thriller that will keep readers gripped from first page to last.
Set against the bleak, isolated backdrop of Fortune, Idaho, The Blood Ledger follows a community shattered by a relentless killer whose brutal murders have gone unsolved for years. The violence is chaotic, senseless, and terrifyingly unpredictable, leaving the local police helpless and the FBI on the verge of walking away. Fear has become a daily reality for the townspeople, and the nightmare shows no signs of ending.
Into this atmosphere of dread steps Tanya Hopgood, a once-celebrated true-crime journalist now battling her own demons and desperate for a final shot at redemption. As Tanya dives deeper into the cold case, she finds herself drawn into a shadowy world where the line between hunter and prey begins to blur. Haunted by her troubled past and confronted by dangerous secrets, Tanya’s investigation ignites a psychological battle that threatens to consume her.
On the law enforcement side, FBI Agent Jackson Stork has pursued this case with relentless obsession, pushing himself to the edge as political pressures mount and threaten to derail the investigation. As his grip on the case—and on his own sanity—loosens, Stork must face not only the merciless killer but also the creeping darkness inside his own mind.
When Tanya and Stork’s paths inevitably collide, trust fractures and paranoia deepens, setting the stage for a deadly game where every move could be fatal. In The Blood Ledger, Mark Scott masterfully explores themes of fractured identities, moral ambiguity, and the devastating cost of secrets that refuse to stay buried. The novel is a razor-sharp psychological thriller packed with tension, twisted motives, and a haunting portrayal of how fear can corrode even the strongest bonds.
Mark Scott brings a unique and compelling voice to the genre. With a professional background designing tactical flight simulators for the military and consulting on realism in television and film, Mark combines technical precision with a lifelong passion for storytelling. Writing since his teens, his experience in crafting dialogue and psychological tension shines through in this tightly woven, character-driven thriller.
The Blood Ledger as it promises to deliver a chilling, unforgettable experience for fans of crime and psychological suspense. Watch for release updates soon, this is one thriller you won’t want to miss.
A town drowning in fear. A killer with no pattern. A truth too terrible to face.
In the isolated town of Fortune, Idaho, a relentless killer has shattered lives for years—brutal murders without rhyme or reason, leaving the police helpless and the FBI on the brink of abandoning the case. Fear has become a way of life, and the nightmare is far from over.
Tanya Hopgood, a fallen star in true crime, sees a final shot at redemption in this cold case—but the deeper she digs, the more the darkness begins to close in. Haunted by her past and hunted by secrets, Tanya’s investigation blurs the line between hunter and prey.
FBI Agent Jackson Stork has chased this case to the edge of obsession, only to be pushed aside as political forces tighten their grip. Now, with everything unraveling, he must confront not just the killer, but the shadows creeping into his own mind.
When Tanya and Stork’s paths collide, trust is shattered and paranoia runs deep. In a deadly game where every step could be their last, they must face a terrifying truth: in Fortune, no one is innocent, and no one can be trusted.
“The Blood Ledger” is a razor-sharp psychological thriller packed with tension, twisted motives, and the dark secrets that can destroy us all.
