By: Mark Thomas
Publication Date: November 13, 2025
Publisher: Evolved Publishing LLC
ISBN: 979-8890250490
Reviewed by: Alma Boucher
Review Date: November 25, 2025
Paper Dragon opens with a jolt as crime boss George Tripko dies unexpectedly, threatening to drag his entire criminal and business empire to the grave with him. During the reading of the will, the Tripko family is stunned to learn that the estate contains only a fraction of the wealth they believed existed, and the ventures they had long assumed were shared family assets are practically worthless. Shock hangs in the room as the brutal truth settles in, the fortune has vanished, and someone has taken them for fools. Suspicion ignites instantly. Caught in the middle is Peter Jarry, George’s veteran enforcer and arsonist, whose notorious past makes him the perfect, and most convenient, target to blame.
While the Tripko family self-destructs in its hunt for the vanished fortune, Jarry is pulled back into the criminal maze he once navigated without hesitation. To survive, Jarry has to prove he is not the mastermind behind this scam and to find who is really behind it. He finds himself in a world where loyalty means nothing and betrayal burns hotter than any fire he started. Each move becomes a risk, and the further Jarry investigates, the conspiracy reveals itself to be even more intricate and dangerous. It is soon clear that the missing money is not the endgame; it is just the spark that will set off a ruthless internal war.
Paper Dragon captivates the reader with its relentless pace and tension. Dark humor is masterfully blended with suspense by Mark Thomas. The story offers moments of relief without dulling the sense of danger. The dialogue is crisp, the characters are authentic, and the criminal underworld is portrayed with a raw, unvarnished realism. Jarry is especially memorable, constantly walking the fine line between conscience and survival.
Mark Thomas succeeds in setting the foundation for a series without sacrificing the forward momentum of its own plot. The writing style is sharp and grounded in the grit of the criminal underworld. Readers are left satisfied but still eager to see where Peter Jarry goes next. The story leans deeply into crime-family tropes. Thomas delivers intensity, atmosphere, and memorable characters that are executed with precision and style, making familiarity a strength rather than a weakness. Thomas crafts a style that grips from the first page, drawing readers into a story where every word is loaded and every silence is explosive.
Quill says: Paper Dragon is an adrenaline-fueled crime novel packed with biting humor and high-stakes turns that should not be missed. It is a must-read for anyone who loves gripping crime fiction.
For more information about Paper Dragon, please visit the publisher's website at: evolvedpub.com/books/paper-dragon/
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