The Mystery book “The Gordian Knot” by David O. Thomas To Be Exhibited at Upcoming Book Fest at Printers Row, Chicago

The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will exhibit “The Gordian Knot,” an electrifying thriller by David O. Thomas, at an upcoming book fest at Printers Row. This book festival is the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest, which will take place on September 6-7, 2025, at South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street, in Chicago’s historic Printers Row neighborhood.

“The Gordian Knot” follows senior homicide detective Frank Spenser and idealistic rookie Mike Estrada, who face a ruthless serial killer and an even deadlier bureaucracy amid the shadows and secrets.

Frank Spenser knows every alley, every lie, and every cost; the job has already claimed his marriage and his faith. His newly assigned partner, Mike Estrada, still believes the badge can change the world. When the pair link a string of killings to a single, calculating predator, their case seems airtight until political pressure, departmental infighting, and courtroom maneuvering tighten around them like the novel’s namesake knot.

Denied warrants, confronted by leaking officials, and haunted by nights that never end, Spenser and Estrada push past regulation into morally gray territory. Each compromise carves away another piece of their lives. What will remain when the final knot is cut?

Thomas layers high-speed pacing with emotionally raw insight, revealing the hidden sacrifices demanded of law-enforcement families. Sharp dialogue and meticulously researched procedure make “The Gordian Knot” essential reading for fans of true-crime documentaries.

“The Gordian Knot” is David O. Thomas’s first published novel. He spent over thirty-four years in the criminal justice system, serving in corrections, law enforcement, the courts, and as a defense investigator. Most of his career was focused on investigations, including roles as a detective, detective sergeant, and supervisor.

The novel’s hard-won hope reminds readers that even tangled systems can be untied by human resolve.

Get a copy of “The Gordian Knot” by David O. Thomas on Amazon. Visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit at the book festival at Printers Row to check out the book display.

Author’s Biography:
David Thomas spent over thirty-four years in the criminal justice system, serving in corrections, law enforcement, the courts, and as a defense investigator. Most of his career was focused on investigations, including roles as a detective, detective sergeant, and supervisor. Born and raised in Arizona, David is a U.S. Air Force veteran and holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the University of Arizona. He was married to his beloved wife, Karen, for over forty-six years. Her insight and support deeply shaped this book before her passing in July 2022. David now enjoys writing, family time, and traveling with close friends.

Book Details
“The Gordian Knot”
Author: David O. Thomas
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Published Date: February 6, 2009

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