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HEAD

A Ben Lorloch

Mystery Thriller

You won’t know if you’re in

The real or virtual world.

HEAD blends psychological intrigue with tech-driven suspense. Protagonist Ben Lorloch, a billionaire fund manager and assassin, navigates real and virtual worlds, intertwining gaming, assassinations, and human drama.

The novel features shadowy assassins and themes of betrayal. The fast-paced, action-packed storyline effectively blends gaming elements with classic mystery tropes and explores deeper questions about identity, memory, and self-deception.

HEAD grew from my lived experience as a mother who educated her child outside the traditional school system. This choice quietly reshaped the way I understood learning, belonging and identity.

The character of Ben Lorloch allowed me to examine the quiet isolation, deep independence and emotional complexity that come from living just outside society’s blueprint.

HEAD is an innovative reinvention of the mystery thriller, distinguished by its daring narrative structure and unmistakable voice. Blending psychological tension with experimental form, it delivers a masterclass in modern storytelling that challenges genre conventions while remaining utterly compelling.

A Thrilling, Immersive Gamer’s Mystery You Can’t Put Down

This novel delivers a gripping blend of mystery, suspense, and gaming in a way that feels fresh and inventive. Packed with unexpected plot twists and high-stakes action, the story keeps you hooked from start to finish. The protagonist is compelling and well-developed, and the fast-paced narrative perfectly mirrors the intensity of the virtual world it builds—making it especially exciting for fans of gaming and thrillers alike.

Beyond the action, the book stands out for its distinctive writing style and strong character development, creating an immersive experience filled with emotional tension and intrigue. It’s a unique, thought-provoking take on the genre that lingers with you even after the final page—unsettling in the best way and a true masterclass in storytelling.

Narra, Amazon.Ca, April 8, 2026

I'm not much of a gaming person, and that's exactly why I was sceptical going in. I was wrong.

HEAD grabs you from the very first pages and doesn't let go. Ben Lorloch is an unconventional protagonist: a Scottish laird, an elite assassin, a man haunted by a past that never stops chasing him. He's not your typical thriller hero — he's more complicated, more human, and that's precisely what makes him impossible to look away from. His choices are questionable, his relationships a mess, and you just can't stop reading.

Atmosphere is one of the book's greatest strengths: the Scottish Highlands, the estate, the weight of inheritance and family secrets all blend with a world of virtual reality and international conspiracies in a way you wouldn't expect to work. It should feel forced — and yet it doesn't. Not even close.

The writing style is distinctive: short sentences, a clipped, almost telegraphic rhythm. It can feel disorienting at first, but once you find your footing it becomes part of the experience — mirroring the protagonist's constant tension and keeping the reader permanently on edge. The twists are perfectly timed, and the ending delivers without betraying the buildup.

One thing I especially appreciated: even readers who know nothing about gaming never feel left out. The author makes the technical elements accessible without ever weighing down the narrative.

Original, atmospheric, and genuinely hard to fit into a single genre — and that might be its greatest strength of all.

Massimo Francesconi, Amazon, 18 February 2026