A Noir Thriller Set in 1965 Los Angeles — Before the Rules Changed
Fixer Nick DeLuca kept the chaos in check—until the Serpent’s Fang arrived. Be the first to read the noir thriller crime fiction fans are talking about.
Los Angeles, 1965. Smoke from the Watts riots still hangs in the air. Every fixer, mobster, and city kingmaker wants their slice. When Chicago’s Dominic Carlisi arrives with a blade-wielding assassin, Nick DeLuca’s rules are shattered—and survival means getting blood on your hands.
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Meet the Author
“I don’t chase the spotlight. I chase the story.”
Ethan Cole writes dark, propulsive thrillers that slip beneath the surface of power, loyalty, and survival. His debut, The Serpent’s Fang, launches the Nick DeLuca series — gritty noir set against the smoky backdrop of 1965 Los Angeles.
He’s not a spotlight guy. Just someone who works from a secondhand laptop, talks story ideas into his phone on long walks, and puts in the hours like anyone chasing something that matters. He’s based on Vancouver Island now, where he prefers fog, quiet roads, and slow mornings to big noise.
You can catch glimpses behind the scenes (and sometimes a few truths) on Instagram and Facebook.
Advance Praise for The Serpent’s Fang
The Serpent’s Fang is already making waves among early subscribers — praised for its grit, its mood, and its cinematic storytelling.
The Serpent’s Fang delivers exactly what noir should—grit, blood, and the slow rot of power
Seth Harlan—Pre-Launch Reader
This is the kind of thriller that leaves ash in your mouth—and keeps you coming back.
Will Ashcroft—Advance Subscriber
A noir bullet to the chest—lean, sharp, and unforgettable.
Michael Smith—Early Access Reader
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“I don’t chase the spotlight. I chase the story.”
