Stories by @vallubondi

The Firwood Files

In the quiet seaside town of Firwood, Maine, a shocking murder disrupts the peaceful community. When the local sheriff finds himself out of his depth, he calls in Jack Hale, an ex-city detective turned small-town cop, to unravel the mystery. As Jack delves into the investigation, he uncovers a tangled web of secrets, lies, and hidden grudges among the townsfolk. With each clue bringing him closer to the truth, Jack must navigate danger and deception to bring justice to Firwood before the killer strikes again. A gripping mystery thriller where small-town charm meets dark secrets.

The Ghost of Baku

Years after being declared dead in Iraq, a decorated U.S. Marine Colonel resurfaces in Azerbaijan, now working for a ruthless arms dealer and human trafficker, forcing a Marine special operations team to confront their former hero and the dangerous criminal empire he's become a part of.

007 First Light

Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy. After a heroic act, young Naval air crewman James Bond is offered to join the newly revived Double 0 program. But when a mission to stop a rogue agent ends in tragedy, he must join forces with his reluctant mentor Greenway to expose a deep conspiracy and stop a looming coup at the heart of the State. Discover a new standalone, re-imagined James Bond origin story, and the events that lead an audacious young hero to become the best MI6 agent. Embark on missions in breathtaking locations, drive iconic vehicles, and dive into a cinematic adventure in pursuit of a rogue agent who’s always one step ahead.

The Precinct

Officer Nick Cordell Jr. A rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, he's on the front line of defence for Averno’s citizens. In a world of thrilling car chases, crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as he protects the populace and solves the mystery of his father’s murder in the line of duty.

James Bond Icebreaker

Bond reluctantly finds himself recruited into a dangerous mission involving an equally dangerous and treacherous alliance of agents from the United States (CIA), the Soviet Union (KGB) and Israel (Mossad). The team, dubbed "Icebreaker", waste no time double-crossing each other. Ostensibly their job is to root out the leader of the murderous National Socialist Action Army (NSAA), Count Konrad von Glöda. The Count, who leads this secret neo-Nazi organisation in northern Finland at its secret headquarters known as the "Ice Palace", used to be known as Arne Tudeer, a one-time Nazi SS officer who now perceives himself as the new Adolf Hitler. The National Socialist Action Army is essentially a new wave of fascism as a means to wipe out communist leaders and supporters around the world. The novel is full of double-crosses and even triple-crosses, where the agents and agencies go without sharing their true loyalties with one another. The American agent, for instance, first appears to be a good guy then later is in cahoots with Glöda, and then still even later is a good guy once again. Things become even more complicated when the Israeli agent, Rivke, is revealed to be the daughter of Glöda/Tudeer and her allegiance, although appearing to be legitimate, is doubtful. The Russian agent also double-crosses Bond in the hope of capturing him for KGB interrogation. Bond gets several weeks of driving training from Erik Carlsson as preparation for this Arctic assignment.