Wicked Ink Publishing signs Count To Ten a Betrayal and Suspense Thriller by Raúl Quintana Selleras
Wicked Ink Publishing is excited to announce the signing of Raúl Quintana Selleras, an award-winning Cuban author and intellectual polymath, for his latest heart-pounding psychological thriller, Count to Ten. With a masterful blend of intellectual depth and spine-tingling suspense, Raúl’s latest novel takes readers on a relentless journey through a maze of chilling secrets, betrayal, and a deadly game where every second counts.
In Count to Ten, Evan Morris wakes up in a pitch-black, abandoned warehouse, disoriented and trapped with only ten numbered boxes surrounding him. Each box contains a piece of his past, and a puzzle that must be solved in order to survive. The notorious Chaos Killer, a serial murderer terrorizing Dallas, has seemingly orchestrated this twisted game—leaving Evan to decipher the clues. As the countdown ticks, each box reveals more about Evan’s darkest memories, and he realizes that his life is inextricably linked to the killer’s plan.
Raúl Quintana Selleras expertly crafts a tale of psychological tension, building suspense with every page. The novel is a relentless exploration of the fine line between justice and revenge, the haunting effects of deception, and the mind-bending consequences of confronting one’s past. As Evan pieces together the terrifying puzzle, the twists and turns will keep readers on the edge of their seats, questioning who can truly be trusted and what it means to survive when everything you know is turned upside down.
Raúl Quintana Selleras, born in Camagüey, Cuba, brings a wealth of experience to his writing. A true polymath, Raúl holds four degrees, including a doctorate in Engineering Management from The George Washington University. His extensive academic background—combined with his literary prowess—allows him to tackle complex themes and explore the darkest corners of human nature. Raúl has received numerous accolades for his work, including the Limaclara International Essay Prize and the XXIX Becerro de Bengoa Essay Prize. His poetry and essays have earned international recognition, and his plays Moirai, Charites, and Furies have been performed in Colombia to great acclaim.
In Count to Ten, Raúl’s trademark ability to weave together intellect and tension takes center stage. As Evan struggles to survive the deadly game, readers will be drawn into a psychological labyrinth of guilt, and the quest for redemption.
Raúl currently resides in Little Elm, Texas, with his wife Kristina and daughter Alexia. He continues to merge his scientific expertise with his literary vision, creating stories that captivate and challenge readers across genres and borders.
Get ready for a psychological thriller that will haunt you long after the final page—each tick of the clock amplifies the terror, and every twist will leave you gasping for breath. Stay tuned for more updates from Wicked Ink Publishing, and join us in welcoming Raúl Quintana Selleras to our talented authors. Count to Ten is a thrilling ride you won’t want to miss.
The Chaos Killer is watching. Ten boxes. Ten secrets. One chance to survive.
Evan Morris wakes up in darkness, bound in an abandoned warehouse with no memory of how he got there. Surrounding him are ten numbered boxes, each one containing a relic from his troubled past. The Chaos Killer—a ruthless, taunting murderer who has terrorized Dallas for years—has drawn him into a sadistic game of survival.
To escape, Evan must unlock the secrets hidden within each box, facing long-buried memories and painful truths along the way. But as the countdown ticks down and the twisted puzzle unfolds, Evan realizes that this killer knows him in ways no one else should. How can someone know every shadow in his life?
With every new discovery, the line between past and present blurs, revealing a horrifying reality that Evan is not prepared to face. In a race against time, he must confront a deadly betrayal that threatens to shatter everything he thought he knew about himself—and about trust.
Count to Ten is a suspenseful psychological thriller that digs deep into the scars of deception and the lengths one must go to survive. With every revelation, this pulse-pounding novel grips readers tighter, building to a finale that will leave them breathless.
