What do we really know about the people closest to us — our neighbors, coworkers, or even the familiar faces at our local pubs? That unsettling question drives Paper Trail, the latest novel from British author Lyndon Haynes, a suspenseful and emotionally charged story that exposes the lies and loyalties woven into everyday life.
Set between London and New York, Paper Trail takes readers into the heart of The Griffin Pub, a noisy neighborhood hangout where laughter, music, and spilled pints disguise something far darker. Beneath the chatter, secrets simmer — and one explosive night, everything unravels.
At the center of the storm are Cindy and Dwayne Harper, siblings bound by blood but separated by secrets. Cindy appears to have it all: a thriving career, loyal friends, and a caring brother. But when she’s found outside the pub, bloodied and clutching a mysterious bag of cash, her polished world shatters. Her chance encounter with Barry Evans, an unsuspecting postal worker just leaving The Griffin, thrusts them all into a world of betrayal, greed, and moral compromise.
As Barry becomes an unwilling witness and Dwayne battles demons of his own, their lives intertwine in a dangerous dance of survival and revelation. Each choice brings them closer to the truth — and further from safety.
Blending psychological suspense with gritty realism, Paper Trail explores how thin the line can be between loyalty and self-preservation. It asks what happens when good people are pushed too far — and how far we’ll go to protect those we love, even from themselves.
“Paper Trail challenges readers to think about the choices we make, the bonds we protect, and the truths we hide,” says Haynes. “It’s about how easily the ordinary can become extraordinary — and deadly — when secrets surface.”
Published by Publishing Push, Paper Trail (ISBN 978-1805414490) is available now on Amazon. The novel follows Haynes’ acclaimed thriller Rosa, cementing his reputation as one of Britain’s most dynamic new voices in contemporary fiction.
A former music industry veteran turned author, Lyndon Haynes continues to blend rhythm, realism, and razor-sharp storytelling to capture the pulse of modern life — where every conversation hides a clue, and every friendship has a price.