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THE FREQUENCY
By Randall D. St. Claire
Mystery/ Speculative Thriller/ Thriller/ Suspense/ History
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
Publication Date: July 21, 2026
SYNOPSIS
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He didn’t expect it to ask anything in return.
Bronx Rousselle built his small life on purpose: a pawnshop in northern Minnesota, a few familiar faces, no debts he couldn’t count, no relationship anchors. Friendship, in his experience, always came with a cost—and Bronx never owed much to anyone. Humor helped. If he laughed hard enough at trouble, it often lost interest. Then something finds its way into his hands. Old. Hidden. Mystical at first glance. Powerful enough to draw attention from people who don’t ask—they take. Curiosity bleeds into pursuit, and luck demands a toll. As it stretches from the American Midwest to the frozen edges of Greenland, Bronx is pulled into a world where survival is measured in seconds—and trust in scars.But the greatest danger isn’t what’s chasing him. It’s how the journey begins to change him—forcing uneasy alliances.
A woman who carries pain without breaking. Another who will not bend. Men in shadows, where loyalty is uncertain and betrayal waits. And somewhere between the cold, the fear, and the weight of what he carries, Bronx begins to feel something he’s spent a lifetime avoiding: Connection. Responsibility. Loss. The kind that doesn’t let go.
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The Frequency is a gripping blend of mystery, suspense, and character-driven storytelling. We have our main character, Bronx Rousselle, is an avoidant man who keeps people at a distance, avoids unnecessary attachments, and lives a quiet life. Chapter by chapter, we see Bronx cutting down the layers of his constructed life as he opens up to our characters, such as Malina and Heather. Ultimately, we readers get to see the true colors of our main character, which is something truly satisfying after the adventure we go on with him.
Speaking of characters, the relationships in this book add another layer of complexity. The women Bronx encounters do not just simply move the plot forward; they represent different forms of strength and vulnerability. One carries pain without allowing it to define her, while another refuses to compromise or bend under pressure. Around them are men whose loyalties remain uncertain, creating an atmosphere where betrayal is always a possibility.
The Frequency is about much more than a mysterious object and the people hunting for it. It is about what happens when a person who doesn't want attachment, but is forced into circumstances where connection becomes unavoidable. Bronx begins the story believing that owing nothing to anyone is a form of freedom. Along the way, he discovers that responsibility, loyalty, and even loss can be the price of allowing other people to matter.
Overall, our author succeeds in creating a story where the suspense serves a larger emotional story. The danger keeps the pages moving, but Bronx's transformation is what gives the book its lasting impact. The Frequency is a great choice for readers who enjoy thrillers with complicated relationships, and characters who are changed by what they survive.
Until next time, Happy Reading!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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His ninth novel, The Frequency, grew from a simple question that wouldn’t let go — what happens when a historic discovery powerful enough to change the world appears destined to fall into the wrong hands? Born in Southern California, he moved to Texas in 1996. Mentored by Patricia Anthony and Carol Woods, he is a past President of the Greater Dallas Writer's Association.
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