Black Gold
Power is the ultimate currency. And Carter Barclay has more than most.
Billionaire. Visionary. Monster. The oil tycoon turned biotech kingpin has built an empire on promises of longevity—but behind the doors of his secretive company, ImmortalGen, lies something far darker than the world could ever imagine.
Investigative journalist Stella LaRosa has spent years exposing Barclay’s crimes, but nothing could prepare her for what she’s just uncovered. Cloning. Organ harvesting. Human lives reduced to spare parts for the elite. And now, the key witness who could bring it all crashing down has just been murdered.
As Stella hunts for the truth, she’s forced into an uneasy alliance with Patrick Barclay, Carter’s estranged son, a man trapped between loyalty and the horrifying reality of his father’s sins. But time is running out. ImmortalGen is on the verge of launching its most audacious experiment yet—a program that could rewrite the rules of life and death forever.
With enemies closing in and a conspiracy stretching from boardrooms to the highest levels of power, Stella must make an impossible choice: expose the truth and risk everything—or let a man like Carter Barclay play god.
Perfect for fans of relentless, high-stakes thrillers, Black Gold delivers a pulse-pounding blend of corporate corruption, genetic horror, and investigative suspense that will keep you breathless until the final page.
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L.T. Ryan isn’t just an author; he's a master of high-stakes thrills, expertly crafting stories that pull readers into a world of tension, danger, and heart-pounding action. Known for his gripping thrillers, L.T. Ryan has built an impressive following, selling millions of copies worldwide. His stories, like those in the Jack Noble and Rachel Hatch series, have earned a devoted fan base, with readers often comparing his fast-paced writing to that of thriller giants like Lee Child and Robert Ludlum.
Stella LaRosa
In the shadows of San Francisco’s glittering skyline, Stella LaRosa doesn’t chase headlines—she hunts the truth, no matter how many enemies it earns her. Beneath the city’s surface lies a tangled web of corruption, power, and secrets best left buried. But Stella, a fiercely intelligent investigative journalist with more scars than she lets on, has never been one to walk away from danger—especially when the line between story and survival starts to blur.
Stella LaRosa consists of five books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
