Phantom within the Dark Circle is the continuing story of an elite professional assassin, Phantom, as set forth in Tim Smock’s debut book, Phantom of the High Command. Phantom, with his dark and troubled past, continues his service with the High Command, now under the direction of President Lance. For one brief moment in time, the world was in perfect, blissful synchronicity. It was the start of a greater, higher purpose for all humanity. But, after a few years, the inevitable fighting between various religious, social, and ethnic groups festered and exploded into violence. As a result, the world again stands on the brink of open war, but Phantom has a more immediate problem. He has been betrayed in the worst possible way. The Dark Circle, a secret society charged with mediation and enforcement of assassin rules and codes, has been infiltrated, resulting in unsanctioned murder. Phantom’s quest for answers will lead him deep into the Dark Circle and test his physical and emotional limits. Read Phantom within the Dark Circle and follow Phantom’s erotic and thrilling adventures, which are filled with passion, lust, love, betrayal, vengeance, redemption, and hope. The fate of the world is, once again, in his hands. About the Author For years, Tim Smock wrote short stories and literary snippets for fun and personal enjoyment. A fan of alternative history and hypothetical dystopian future novels, he is inspired by authors who dare to challenge societal norms and ask the question, “What if . . . ?” The works of authors Harry Turtledove and Joann Herley were major inspirations for him. A New Jersey native, Tim retired to Nevada with his loving and devoted wife. He enjoys movies, reading, traveling, wine, and spending quality time with great friends.