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The Venetian Conspiracy

Book 1 in The Velvet Alibi

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by Yet Fry

Two men. One nightclub. A murder staged in plain sight. The Velvet Alibi isn’t just Manhattan’s hottest gay nightclub—it’s a sanctuary. A place where secrets stay buried… and power hides behind velvet ropes. Until a body hits the dance floor. When a young promoter dies under suspicious circumstances, the NYPD calls it an accident. Kai Adler and Ethan Klein know better. As the married owners of The Velvet Alibi, they’ve spent years navigating the shadows behind the spotlight. Kai—a former fighter with a dangerous instinct for justice—wants answers. Ethan—the strategist who sees patterns others miss—knows the truth could destroy everything they’ve built. But walking away isn’t an option. Because this wasn’t just murder. It was a message. As they dig deeper into Manhattan’s underground nightlife, they uncover a chilling conspiracy: A rival club owner with something to hide A street gang fighting for control of the city’s after-hours economy A respected psychiatrist running illegal operations behind a philanthropic mask And somewhere in the shadows… a Cleaner who makes problems disappear. Permanently. The deeper Kai and Ethan go, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Corrupt cops. Blackmail. Hidden networks of power. And a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the nightclub. Now they’re not just chasing a killer— they’re on the list. To expose the truth, they’ll have to risk everything: their business, their relationship… and their lives. Perfect for readers who love: LGBTQ+ crime thrillers with strong relationships Dark conspiracy mysteries with high stakes Gritty urban noir and underground worlds Amateur sleuths forced into dangerous games The Velvet Alibi: The Venetian Conspiracy is the explosive first book in a gripping LGBTQ crime thriller series—where desire, power, and betrayal collide in the shadows of New York nightlife.

Publication date: April 27, 2026