A debut work of fi ction created by a gifted writer, UNLOCKED SECRETS reveals a dark and provocative story of one man's ambiguous path which is locked within a double-edged sword of confl ict between his religious ideals and his material greed. Written by Desley Polmear, this compelling page-turner takes readers on a capricious journey as they uncover the truths behind a gruesome crime. Embellished with captivating and thrilling twists and turns, this remarkable detective mystery will etch an indelible mark within the subconscious. Readers will meet the volatile and unconventional life of Claude Russo, a good, compassionate and kind-hearted man overpowered by his greed for money. Claude's love for gambling sends his life to a chaotic downward spiral. His fi nancial recklessness sends him to fi nd desperate measures to get a hold of quick cash. Through his encounters with some dark and shady characters, he gets caught up in a shocking and intricate web of lies, betrayal and deception which will send tingles to the reader's spine. A thought-provoking and exhilarating fusion of intriguing mystery, whirlwind romance, religious inner battles and thrilling suspense, UNLOCKED SECRETS is a superbly-crafted plot that will grab the attention of many book enthusiasts worldwide. Readers will be taken to a helter-skelter literary experience that ignites a sense of awareness about how in the dangerous and mysterious world ruled by greed, there is no escaping punishment.