The Scent of Deadly Secrets
(2026)(A book in the Wyatt Blake Legal Thriller series)
A novel by Morley Swingle
Wyatt Blake, D.A. turned criminal defense lawyer, must defend a family member accused of perjury in a high-profile prosecution. The First Lady of the United States is a hostile witness in the scandalous trial involving private secrets and a sex tape. Meanwhile, P.I. Harper Easton and her cadaver dog Karma find the buried body of a young woman who went missing decades ago. The killer is still alive and guarding answers to a mystery well worth the commission of murder to keep concealed. Wyatt and Harper navigate chaos, danger, and legal wrangling as they seek justice, love, and survival.
Praise For the Wyatt Blake Series:
‘Morley Swingle is the new John Grisham.’ Daniel J. Godar
‘Morley Swingle delivers a well-planned twist.’ Kirkus Reviews
‘Morley Swingle is a phenomenal storyteller. Wyatt Blake thrillers. So freaking good. I love the suspense, the drama in and out of the courtroom, and the characters. Definitely a 5-star series for me.’ TheLiteraryBlair
‘A special book. The story was phenomenal. I’ve never cared more deeply for characters in any book I’ve ever read. Clearly made my top ten ever.’ Tim Niedel
‘I just can’t get enough of this series. It truly gets better with every book! As always, Wyatt moves through a cloud of chaos that seems to follow him everywhere. He makes both the best and the worst decisions, which makes him feel incredibly real. The tension between Harper and Wyatt is everything. It strikes the perfect balance of love, hate, frustration, friendship, and that undeniable pull toward something more. Another five-star read in this series.’ Kim Mansfield, BookTok
‘Choice of Evils did not disappoint. Wyatt Blake is an attorney who has to defend a man accused of killing his best friend in a rock-climbing accident. This book has so many layers. The characters all have their own stories and trauma. Highly recommended. Check it out.’ TracyBookish, BookTok
‘Songs From Dead Eyes reminds me why I like the Wyatt Blake series so much. The banter, incredible. The chaos, top-tier. This book had me laughing out loud and I was screaming at certain characters to make the choices I wanted them to make. The author has leaned into the darker side of this series and I am so here for it. This one felt heavier, creepier, and more intense, and I could not put it down. I flew through it. I am so addicted.’ Korey Reads, BookTok
Genre: Mystery
Praise For the Wyatt Blake Series:
‘Morley Swingle is the new John Grisham.’ Daniel J. Godar
‘Morley Swingle delivers a well-planned twist.’ Kirkus Reviews
‘Morley Swingle is a phenomenal storyteller. Wyatt Blake thrillers. So freaking good. I love the suspense, the drama in and out of the courtroom, and the characters. Definitely a 5-star series for me.’ TheLiteraryBlair
‘A special book. The story was phenomenal. I’ve never cared more deeply for characters in any book I’ve ever read. Clearly made my top ten ever.’ Tim Niedel
‘I just can’t get enough of this series. It truly gets better with every book! As always, Wyatt moves through a cloud of chaos that seems to follow him everywhere. He makes both the best and the worst decisions, which makes him feel incredibly real. The tension between Harper and Wyatt is everything. It strikes the perfect balance of love, hate, frustration, friendship, and that undeniable pull toward something more. Another five-star read in this series.’ Kim Mansfield, BookTok
‘Choice of Evils did not disappoint. Wyatt Blake is an attorney who has to defend a man accused of killing his best friend in a rock-climbing accident. This book has so many layers. The characters all have their own stories and trauma. Highly recommended. Check it out.’ TracyBookish, BookTok
‘Songs From Dead Eyes reminds me why I like the Wyatt Blake series so much. The banter, incredible. The chaos, top-tier. This book had me laughing out loud and I was screaming at certain characters to make the choices I wanted them to make. The author has leaned into the darker side of this series and I am so here for it. This one felt heavier, creepier, and more intense, and I could not put it down. I flew through it. I am so addicted.’ Korey Reads, BookTok
Genre: Mystery