Thieves in Velvet

In the glittering world of New York's elite, danger lurks beneath the chandeliers. Jack Turner, a seasoned security expert, thought the Global Legacy Gala would be just another routine assignment. Surrounded by billionaires, royalty, and priceless artifacts, he's prepared for anything—or so he believes. But when a cryptic phone call warns of an impending heist, Jack's night takes a thrilling turn. As he navigates the opulent ballroom, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies, each clue leading him deeper into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. With the clock ticking and millions in treasures at risk, Jack must rely on his instincts and expertise to outmaneuver the cunning thieves. But in a room where everyone wears a mask, who can he truly trust? "Thieves in Velvet" is a pulse-pounding thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Step into a world where wealth meets wickedness, and discover that in the game of high-society crime, nothing is ever as it seems.

Stella Sinclaire is a pen name of award-winning author Steven Nimocks, under which he writes mystery and thriller fiction. Writing as Stella Sinclaire, his work has earned the Literary Titan Gold Book Award (2024), and the Readers' Favorite Silver Medal in Fiction–Mystery–Murder (2025). Steven draws on a wide range of life experiences, including his military career and years spent in Germany and Austria, to craft atmospheric stories of dark family secrets, psychological twists, and moral complexity. When not writing, he enjoys playing piano and organ, the outdoors, genealogy, reading, teaching, speaking, and cooking. Connect with Steven on X (https://x.com/AuthorNimocks) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/author.nimocks).