COMING OCTOBER 2026
Hands of Fate follows Dr. Evan Baylor, a respected neurosurgeon whose life begins to unravel as the weight of his past collides with a dangerous secret. Haunted by the death of his sister Rebecca and driven by a deep hatred of men who abuse and destroy others, Evan has quietly taken justice into his own hands, using an experimental drug to punish those he believes have escaped the consequences they deserve.
But as several patients die under unusual circumstances, Evan’s carefully controlled world begins to fracture. His sister Lorraine’s worsening Alzheimer’s unlocks disturbing fragments from their childhood, while panic attacks and buried memories force Evan to confront the truth about the family tragedy that shaped him. At the same time, the people closest to him face dangers of their own, pushing Evan’s need to protect them to its breaking point.
When Lorraine leaves behind a box containing family letters, a journal, and an old police report, Evan finally discovers that the story he has believed about Rebecca’s death for decades was never true. The revelation forces him to confront not only the violence that defined his childhood, but the darkness behind the choices he has made as an adult.
Hands of Fate is a psychological medical thriller about trauma, justice, memory, and the dangerous line between protecting the innocent and deciding who deserves to live.
“They couldn’t stop the ending, but they could choose
how to live the in-between.”
– Jessica Tilles, National Bestselling Author of Indiscretions
Between Laughter and Loss by A.G. Riley is a true story of love, courage, and the unbreakable bond between sisters.
When Theresa, full of wit and fire, was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, she chose to live her final year out loud, surrounded by family, laughter, and the small joys that made life worth holding onto. Her younger sister, Annette, became her caretaker and constant companion, walking beside her through hospital rooms, quiet nights, and moments of light that shone even brighter against the darkness.
This is not just the story of illness. It is the story of Sunday mornings filled with coffee and jokes, of spontaneous adventures, of faith, of family ties that only grew stronger in the face of goodbye. With honesty and heart, A.G. Riley captures the raw truth of watching someone you love fade, and the beauty of discovering how much life can be lived, even at the end.
Between Laughter and Loss reminds us that love doesn’t end with death, and that sometimes, the hardest year can also be the most meaningful.
Published by: White Boxer Publishing
Release date: January 9, 2026
Pages: 236 | 5.5 x 8.5 | Paperback
ISBN: 979-8-9932409-0-9
Retail: $16.95
