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Learn how Stolen Secrets and companion novella Shadow Extraction fit together, which story to read first, and what each adds to the Mirror Estate timeline.

What happens the day after a book launch? S.F. Baumgartner reflects on releasing Lethal Design and the quiet moment when a story begins belonging to its readers.

Lethal Design, Book 2 in the KC & Orlando Prime crime thriller series, is available now. Enter a standalone investigation built from routine deaths, scattered evidence, and one deliberate pattern.

Watch the official Lethal Design book trailer before the clean Orlando crime thriller releases August 4, 2026, and meet the teams behind the case.

Discover the cold case Frank Travers never left behind and how it raises the emotional stakes in *Lethal Design*, a clean Orlando crime thriller.

Lethal Design, the second book in the KC & Orlando Prime crime thriller series, features a minicrossover with Stolen Secrets from the Mirror Estate series. While readers familiar with both series will appreciate interconnected elements, newcomers can enjoy Lethal Design

Lethal Design, the second book in the KC & Orlando Prime crime thriller series, can be read independently, as it introduces a complete investigation. However, starting with the first book, Fatal Invitation, enhances understanding of character dynamics. Lethal Design features

The Mirror Estate series centers on a notorious criminal mastermind residing on an estate, assisting the government in capturing other criminals. This risky arrangement raises questions about trust, accountability, and the complexities of mercy in law enforcement. Each book presents

Lethal Design explores the evolving nature of coincidences in crime investigations. Initially perceived as isolated incidents, multiple unexplained deaths lead investigators to question deeper connections. A multi-agency team uncovers evidence through varied expertise, gradually revealing the possibility of a deliberate