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Empire of Dust

Jack DeWolfe returns home and attempts to find redemption after his once-successful run as an antiquities dealer ends with a ruined reputation. His struggle to prove himself a changed man is further complicated by “The Wolf,” Jack’s dark internal cynicism that constantly attempts to lead him astray.

But when Jack comes across an old artifact made from black glass, he finds hints of the occult that unlock extraordinary abilities he could never have imagined. Now Jack must question everything he thought he knew, including reality itself.

A bold reimagining of what it means to be a hero, Empire of Dust tackles existential questions and the evolution of the male archetype as it leads readers through a mind-bending journey. Jack’s own introspective musings ultimately champion the transformative power of change, even as they leave audiences mulling some of life’s deepest and most profound questions.

From the Author

C.R. Pesko

In ‘Empire of Dust,’ I set out to explore the resilience of hope and the real possibility of redemption, even when the world feels like it’s tilted against us. It’s a narrative that digs deep into Jack DeWolfe’s raw, gritty journey—a testament to the human spirit’s incredible capacity to adapt and transform, proving it’s never too late to alter the course of one’s story.

I aimed to craft a tale that delivers a jolt of noir suspense while lifting you with the promise that change is always within reach. Jack’s life, with all its challenges, mirrors the crossroads we all face—those moments where our true mettle is tested, not in the comfort of light, but at the brink of temptation.

As Jack confronts the mysterious black mirror, his story unfolds as a vivid reminder that our past actions are etched in time, but the future? That’s ours to mold. ‘Empire of Dust’ is for the dreamers, the believers, and anyone who’s ever stood in awe of our capacity to push forward and redefine our destinies.