Andre Denault

Andre Denault

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Andre Denault writes from the heart of a full and noisy life. For over five decades, he has been building a family with his wonderful wife, Anne, and after 54 years of marriage, she remains his first reader, his wisest editor, and his greatest inspiration. Together they have raised four children and now delight in the chaos and joy of their eleven grandchildren, who keep the dinner table loud and the lessons in patience, humour, and love coming every day. Drawing on decades of real-life experience, Andre explores the issues that shape family life — from the tender strain of letting go and the stubborn art of staying together, to the small, everyday moments that define who we are to one another. His writing is rich with insight, honesty, and the kind of warmth that can only come from someone who has spent a lifetime paying attention to the people he loves most. When he isn’t writing, you’ll find him volunteering and gathering at his local Elks Lodge or still talking about everything and nothing at all.

Books

The Fifth Confession: A young Catholic priest hears a confession of a gruesome murder, but hours later, three other people — a politician, a vagrant, and a nun — confess to the same crime with identical, impossible-to-know details, forcing him to partner with a cynical female detective to untangle a conspiracy of absolution.

The Fifth Confession: A young Catholic priest hears a confession of a gruesome murder, but hours later, three other people — a politician, a vagrant, and a nun — confess to the same crime with identical, impossible-to-know details, forcing him to partner with a cynical female detective to untangle a conspiracy of absolution.

One gruesome murder. Four identical confessions. A conspiracy where absolution is the ultimate weapon.

  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Crime Fiction

Father Tomás Reyes thought he knew the weight of a secret. But when a man enters his confessional to admit to a brutal murder, it is only the beginning of a waking nightmare. Within twenty-four hours, three more people—a powerful politician, a desperate vagrant, and a cloistered nun—confess to the exact same crime. Every detail is identical. Every gruesome memory is impossible for them to know. Yet each one claims the blood is on their hands. Enter Detective Isla Vance: a cynical, atheist investigator with a legendary closure rate and a hidden collection of antique rosaries. Forced into an uneasy alliance, the priest and the detective navigate a decaying Rust Belt city where a monolithic energy corporation pulls every string. As they peel back the layers of a terrifying psychological experiment, Tomás must decide if he will break his most sacred vows to expose a corporate god. In a world where guilt can be manufactured and truth is a commodity, they must find the source of the 'Fifth Confession' before the conspiracy silences them forever. In this heart-pounding noir thriller, the line between divine mercy and corporate corruption is blurred beyond recognition.

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Beyond the Antlers: A Fresh Look at the Modern Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Beyond the Antlers: A Fresh Look at the Modern Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Discover the enduring legacy and modern impact of America's premier charitable fraternal organization

  • Biography
  • Educational & Academic
  • History

Beyond the doors of the local lodge lies a story of American spirit, service, and brotherhood that has spanned over a century and a half. In 'A Modern Day Look at the Brotherhood & Protective Order of Elks,' Andre Denault explores the fascinating evolution of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. What began in 1868 as the 'Jolly Corks'—a small social club for New York City actors—has transformed into a massive charitable powerhouse. This book traces that journey from a simple desire for fellowship to a national network of lodges dedicated to the cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity. Discover how the Elks became a cornerstone of civic life, pioneering traditions like Flag Day and championing the Hoop Shoot program. Learn about their unwavering commitment to our nation's veterans and the millions of dollars raised for the Elks National Foundation. From historical milestones to the challenges of the digital age, Denault provides an inside look at how the Order has adapted to stay relevant while remaining a vital social anchor for local communities. Whether you are a lifelong member or a curious newcomer, this comprehensive guide offers a profound look at an organization that continues to prove that elkdom is not just a club, but a cornerstone of the American social fabric.

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The Widow's Alibi

The Widow's Alibi

A dying widow’s confession reveals a grave full of secrets and a legacy of lies

  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Crime Fiction

Thirty years ago, Harold Marlowe vanished, leaving behind a trail of corruption and a family in tatters. Now, his eighty-six-year-old widow, Edie, has walked into the police station with a chilling confession: she killed him and buried him under the family boathouse. For Detective Maya Voss, the case is a welcome distraction from the heartbreak of watching her own grandmother succumb to Alzheimer’s. But when she digs up the site Edie described, the forensic evidence tells a different story. The skeleton in the ground isn't Harold Marlowe. It’s a stranger—a man with secrets of his own. Maya finds herself caught in a lethal game of shadows where memory is a fickle witness. As she peels back the layers of a thirty-year-old blackmail scheme, she realizes Edie’s dementia hasn't just confused the past—it has weaponized it. Behind the pristine image of the Marlowe political dynasty lies a monstrous truth that someone has spent decades and a fortune to hide. To find the real Harold Marlowe, Maya must risk her career and her conscience. In a town built on silence, she is about to learn that some families will do anything to keep their ghosts buried, even if it means creating new ones.

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The Hollow Jury

The Hollow Jury

Twelve jurors, one killer, and a verdict that could be a death sentence.

  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime Fiction

Twelve jurors. One windowless room. A murderer is hiding in plain sight. Structural engineer Lena Okonkwo is Juror Number Eight. She believes in logic, blueprints, and the unwavering truth of evidence. But as the trial of a man accused of poisoning his wife reaches its peak, the foundation of the case crumbles. Inside her evidence binder, Lena finds a terrifying anonymous note: The defendant is innocent. The real killer is sitting in this room. Outside, a record-breaking blizzard has paralyzed the city, locking the jury inside the courthouse. Inside, the air grows thin as Lena realizes a master manipulator has infiltrated the system. One by one, her fellow jurors are being led toward a false verdict—or worse, falling mysteriously ill. To save an innocent man and survive the night, Lena must use her analytical mind to deconstruct the killer’s lies before the power goes out for good. In this high-stakes game of legal cat-and-mouse, the cost of a deadlock is life, and the cost of a verdict is murder. From Andre Denault comes a claustrophobic, heart-pounding thriller where justice isn't just blind—it's being hunted.

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The Glass Confessional

The Glass Confessional

Your secrets are clear in a booth designed for truth and built for death

  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Crime Fiction

Dr. Iris Vance once pioneered a radical therapy protocol designed to strip away every lie. It worked too well—leaving a trail of broken lives and a patient’s suicide in its wake. Five years later, Iris is a pariah living in the shadows of her own failure. But the protocol has returned. A serial killer known as “The Priest” is abducting city officials and placing them inside a glass-walled confessional. The interior is a one-way mirror; the victims see only their own terrified reflections while the world watches their televised execution. The killer isn't just mimicking Iris’s methods—he’s using her own voice to grant the victims a final, lethal absolution. Forced into a uneasy alliance with the federal agent who destroyed her career, Iris must dive into her archive of past patients to identify the killer. As the body count rises and the confessions reveal a web of corruption reaching the highest levels of power, Iris realizes she isn’t just an observer in this game. She is the final sinner on the list. In a city where it never stops raining and the truth is more dangerous than any lie, Iris must face the glass before the glass shatters her.

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The Last Byte: Where Code Meets Cold-Blooded Murder

The Last Byte: Where Code Meets Cold-Blooded Murder

In a world ruled by algorithms, the only bug in the system is murder.

  • Thriller
  • Crime Fiction
  • Mystery

At GlobalSphere, the code is law—and the law is becoming lethal. Elara Vance is a coding prodigy who speaks in C++ and dreams in data. When she discovers a hidden subroutine within the world’s most powerful social media algorithm, Sentinel, she realizes the software isn't just predicting trends—it's predicting murders. But the data reveals a truth too terrifying to share: her mentor, Dr. Aris Thorne, is scheduled to die in sixty seconds. By the time Elara reaches him, it’s too late. The company calls it a heart attack. The algorithm calls it a success. Now, Elara is the only person who knows that Sentinel is being used to prune 'outliers' from society before they can even commit a crime. Trapped inside a high-security Silicon Valley campus that has transformed into a digital cage, Elara must outsmart a system that knows her every move. With the help of a paranoid systems admin and her detective father working from the outside, she must expose the conspiracy before the algorithm marks her for deletion. In the ultimate battle between human intuition and artificial intelligence, one wrong keystroke could be her last.

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Protecting Your Assets from Long-Term Care Costs Without Losing Everything

Protecting Your Assets from Long-Term Care Costs Without Losing Everything

Protect Your Family Legacy and Shield Your Wealth from the Devastating Cost of Nursing Care

  • Self-Help
  • Finance
  • Educational & Academic

The greatest threat to your family's financial future isn't the stock market—it’s the staggering $100,000 annual price tag of long-term care. Most Americans believe they have to go broke before qualifying for help. They are wrong. In 'The Asset Shield', Andre Denault reveals the sophisticated legal strategies used to protect homes and savings from being swallowed by nursing home bills. This isn't just a financial manual; it’s a blueprint for dignity and control during life’s most vulnerable transitions. Inside, you will discover the power of Irrevocable Trusts and the truth about the five-year lookback period. Learn how to navigate the complexities of Medicaid eligibility without losing everything you’ve worked for. From hybrid life insurance policies to underutilized VA Aid and Attendance benefits, Denault provides a clear roadmap for proactive retirees and families in crisis alike. Don’t let a lifetime of hard work disappear in a matter of months. Master the art of asset protection and ensure your legacy passes to your heirs, not the healthcare system. Your family’s inheritance is worth defending—start building your shield today.

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The Growth of Organized Crime in 1970s Montreal

The Growth of Organized Crime in 1970s Montreal

Blood, power, and the high price of an empire built on Montreal's frozen docks

  • Thriller
  • Crime Fiction
  • Mystery

In 1970, Montreal belongs to those bold enough to take it. For Maurice Renault, moving his family from New England to the sprawling docks of Quebec wasn't just a business expansion—it was meant to be a legacy. But the city is a powder keg of separatist tension, Irish street gangs, and Italian syndicates who don't take kindly to outsiders. As the Renaults fight for dominance, the real threat emerges from within. Maurice’s four children are a house divided: the brutal Andre, the calculating Robert, the reckless Donald, and Francine, a brilliant lawyer caught between her moral compass and the family’s blood-stained ledger. While their mother, Isabelle, pulls political strings in the shadows, the family finds themselves under the relentless gaze of Sergeant Baptiste 'The Bear' Mercier. From the chaos of the October Crisis to the billion-dollar construction boom of the 1976 Olympics, the Renaults must navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal and police pressure. When a devastating secret about Isabelle’s true motives comes to light, the family empire threatens to collapse before the first drop of blood even dries. In a city where loyalty is a luxury and power is fleeting, only one question remains: how much of your soul are you willing to sacrifice to stay at the top?

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