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The Weight Trilogy

The Weight of Shadows

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A Reflective Journey Through Darkness, Identity, and Inner Conflict

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The Weight of Shadows: Reflections from the Edge by Chetan Rao and co-author is a thoughtful and emotionally resonant novel that explores inner conflict, resilience, and the complexities of the human experience. With a reflective tone and layered storytelling, the book draws readers into a world shaped by shadow and self discovery. As the opening installment of The Weight Trilogy, it sets a strong foundation, inviting readers to engage with themes of struggle, growth, and the search for meaning amid uncertainty.

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2025

The Weight of Grace

Releasing March 1, 2026

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The Weight of Nothing

Releasing July 13, 2026

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"We are shaped not by what we achieve, but by what we return."

Author Spotlight

Frank Doyle

Scientist-entrepreneur turned mystery writer

Frank Doyle is a scientist-entrepreneur turned mystery writer whose career has taken him from research labs to global advisory work. His fiction explores the hidden forces that shape human behavior, blending psychological insight with investigative clarity.

Drawing inspiration from Frank Herbert and Arthur Conan Doyle, he writes at the intersection of systems and souls — where small fractures lead to profound consequences.

Shadows in the Night

First book in the five-book Garth Myers Mystery Series

When a gifted undergraduate researcher vanishes after reporting strange activity in the old UW steam tunnels, chemical engineer Garth Myers is pulled into a mystery he's spent a lifetime trying to forget. As he and Detective Martinson unravel hidden labs, encrypted journals, and a trail that leads deep beneath Lake Monona, Garth is forced to confront a past drowning he never fully escaped—and an intelligence that has been waiting for him ever since. What begins as a missing-person case becomes an encounter with something alive in the dark… something that remembers him.

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Gripping mystery with heart and suspense

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Shadows in the Night: Lila's Disappearance by Frank Doyle delivers a compelling and fast-paced mystery that keeps you turning pages. Part of the Garth Myers series, this installment blends intriguing investigation with rich character development, making it enjoyable for both longtime fans and newcomers to the series. The story's strength lies in its atmospheric tension and clever plotting. The disappearance of Lila is handled with care and intensity, and the twists feel surprising yet believable. Garth Myers is a well-crafted protagonist—determined, thoughtful, and grounded in ways that make readers genuinely root for him. Overall, this is a satisfying mystery that balances suspense, emotion, and resolution. Definitely a great pick for lovers of detective fiction who want a story that's as thoughtful as it is thrilling.

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2025

About On the M.A.R.C. Publishers

On the M.A.R.C. Publishers is a modern literary imprint built for a new generation of storytellers.

From The Weight Trilogy to the Garth Myers Mystery Series, our mission is to guide and publish first-time authors through every step of their creative journey.

Craft. Clarity. Courage. That's On the M.A.R.C.

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