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- Episode 1 -Deadly Secrets, A Deadly Marriage
David Smith made the mistake of looking at his wife's laptop after she left the room. His life began to spiral downward when he discovered Laura was actually a government assassin, not the business consultant she claimed to be.
9 min - Season 3 Trailer - The Stranger Who Used to Be My Wife
David Smith finds out his wife is a government assassin after years of marriage. But he has an even deadlier secret.
1 min - Bonus Episode 3 - This is Not The End—His Final Case
The story continues in His Final Case. Coming September 2026.
1 min - Bonus Episode 2 - Detective Peterson. Honest. Loyal. Faithful.
Detective Harvey Peterson. Honest.Loyal. Faithful. This bonus episode reveals the kind of man the detective truly is.
© 2026 Alan Hawkins. All Rights Reserved.
A Podcast from Section 17 Publishing.
3 min - Bonus Episode 1 - President Vincent Gilmore. Ruthless. Dangerous. Deadly.
President Vincent Gilmore. Ruthless. Dangerous. Deadly. This bonus episode reveals the kind of man the president truly is.
© 2026 Alan Hawkins. All Rights Reserved.
A Podcast from Section 17 Publishing.
3 min - Episode 10 - Detective Peterson Doesn't Trust His New Partner
Detective Peterson and his new partner, Agent Rachel Peterson, have 72 hours to find their target. A computer expert known as 'The Ghost.'
Detective Peterson and his new partner, CIA Agent Laura Carson, looks for their target—a computer expert known as 'The Ghost.'
© 2026 Alan Hawkins. All Rights Reserved.
A Podcast from Section 17 Publishing.
8 min - Episode 9 - Detective Peterson Faces Two Powerful Enemies
President Gilmore and CIA Director Huntley forces Detective Harvey Peterson into a situation where there is only one escape.
© 2026 Alan Hawkins. All Rights Reserved.
A Podcast from Section 17 Publishing.
10 min - Episode 8 - Detective Peterson Plays With Fire
President Gilmore refuses to let Detective Harvey Peterson to walk away from the operation.
© 2026 Alan Hawkins. All Rights Reserved.
A Podcast from Section 17 Publishing.
9 min - Episode 7 - Detective Peterson is Forced to Meet With the CIA Director
Detective Harvey Peterson is forced to meet with CIA Director to find out about the job the president has for him.
© 2026 Alan Hawkins. All Rights Reserved.
A Podcast from Section 17 Publishing.
7 min - Episode 6 - Detective Peterson is Given an Ultimatum by the President
President Vincent Gilmore gives Detective Harvey a choice. He can either help the president and CIA director on an off-the-books operation. Or else his sister will be sent to a Saudi Arabian prison.
© 2026 Alan Hawkins. All Rights Reserved.
A Podcast from Section 17 Publishing.
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About Systems of Control: Serialized Fiction
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Systems of Control: Serialized Fiction presents serialized thriller novels released in episodic form.
These stories explore surveillance, authority, corruption, and how powerful institutions shape, manipulate, and dominate ordinary people.
Tense, character-driven political thriller, crime fiction, and dystopian drama—focused on individuals trapped inside an unforgiving system.
Season 1: Surveillance State: The Escape — 2045: soldier Tom Edwards escapes a totalitarian regime and learns the cost of
freedom. Season One presents the opening chapters of the novel, with additional bonus episodes expanding the story world.
Season 2: His Final Case — A seasoned detective follows the evidence, unaware that every step brings him closer to a carefully engineered deception.
Season 3: The Stranger Who Used to Be My Wife — A husband uncovers his wife’s hidden life—only to discover his own secret is far more dangerous.
Narration is AI-generated; all stories are written by Alan Hawkins.
© 2026 Alan Hawkins. All Rights Reserved.
A Podcast from Section 17 Publishing.