Then surgeons start getting hit.
Clinics are torched with their own lasers. Confessions leak online. A whisper spreads through L.A.’s glossy medical towers: a revenge cell is hunting those tied to a buried “off-label” trial that maimed and killed—and Evan’s past sits squarely in the blast radius.
As Amara recognizes the precise geometry of the device etched in Evan’s scars, attraction curdles into suspicion. Is he running from the fire…or steering it? The group calling themselves the Faceless has a finale planned at a gala where Amara is slated to speak—using her name to draw every camera in the city. She could be their leverage. Or the next example.
Chased by cops, cameras, and ghosts, Amara races to decode a web of NDAs, vanished records, and silent partners before the city’s biggest stage turns into a furnace. To save lives—and her own—she must confront the secret she hides behind her hairline and decide whether to trust the man whose touch remembers flame.
Love can cauterize. Or it can burn everything down.
Under the Skin is a breathless, LA-noir medical thriller about the scars we conceal, the justice we demand, and the forgiveness that might be the only thing strong enough to stop the fire.
Chinedu Nnadi is an acclaimed novelist and cultural historian, known for his dynamic range spanning high-octane electrifying political, psychological and romantic thrillers and the timeless magic of African folklore. A former advocate for social and political justice, he brings raw authenticity and gripping suspense to his novels, drawn from a deep understanding of global politics and covert operations. As a leading expert in African oral traditions, myths, and legends, Chinedu also dedicates his work to preserving Africa’s narrative heritage. Through his writing, he captures the spirit of silent warriors and ancient storytellers alike—ensuring their voices resonate across continents and generations.