Espionage & Thrillers

High-stakes operations,
dangerous liaisons,
and secrets that
refuse to stay buried.

THE IRON CURTAIN HEARTS TRILOGY • BOOK ONE

Berlin, 1961.
Trust is the deadliest currency.

The wall is rising, and the rules of the game have changed. Dive into Checkpoint Charade, a masterclass in tension where high-stakes espionage and forbidden desire collide in the shadows of a divided city. When one wrong move means losing everything, loyalty becomes the ultimate gamble.

In the Spotlight...

Checkpoint Charade
Checkpoint Charade
Paris in Shadows

Miles Ashbourne

In occupied Paris,
love is the most dangerous code.

The Aries Template

Miles Ashbourne

A zodiac killer.
A wary partnership.
A city out of time.

Placebo Effect

Miles Ashbourne

A miracle pain drug, a buried trial,
and an MM romantic suspense alliance
built on truth and survival.

The Whisperwood Inheritance

Miles Ashbourne

Some inheritances should have stayed
buried in the woods.

Espionage and Thriller Titles...

The Whisperwood Inheritance
The Whisperwood Inheritance
Placebo Effect
Placebo Effect
Paris in Shadows
Paris in Shadows
The Aries Template
The Aries Template
The Restoration

Caleb North

Some secrets were buried to stay buried. He came to restore a painting—and unearthed a murder.

Checkpoint Charade
Checkpoint Charade
Checkpoint Charade

Caleb North

Two men. Two flags. One secret that could get
them both killed—and one truth they can
never speak aloud.

The Restoration
The Restoration
Embers of Evidence

Miles Ashbourne

Every fire leaves a trace.
This one leaves a target.

Limestone Nightfall
Limestone Nightfall
Limestone Nightfall

Miles Ashbourne

When the caves give up their secrets,
love becomes the only light.

Embers of Evidence
Embers of Evidence
Vector Burn
Vector Burn
Vector Burn

Miles Ashbourne

The city is breathing in a weapon
no one can see.

Critical Trace Crime Files

Meet the Masters of the
Thriller and Espionage...

Miles Ashbourne
Miles Ashbourne
Caleb North
Caleb North

Miles Ashbourne

Caleb North

Caleb North writes stories about broken things, buried secrets, and the men brave enough to dig them up. Specializing in high-stakes, atmospheric thrillers, he weaves complex mysteries with intense, character-driven MM romance.

Miles Ashbourne blends forensic realism with high-stakes suspense to create propulsive, meticulously researched thrillers. He pairs the grit of modern crime science and digital security with a strong, character-driven romantic heartbeat.