The Learning Curve of Pain (Mercenaries in Suits)

When part-time fixer Chance Yang is hired to investigate a pair of suspicious deaths, the trail leads him from the sunny shores of Spain to the posh boroughs of London.

At the request of a dying man, Chance is called to Spain to find answers to a decades-old mystery surrounding the death of a young governess.

When life brings Chance back to London, he meets Detective Nigel Weatherby of the Metropolitan Police.

Referred by his flamboyant former boss, Felipe Kazama, the detective seeks answers to what should be an open and shut murder case, but evidence suggests otherwise.

To discover the truth, Chance must go undercover to infiltrate the lives of a wealthy and powerful family as he searches for answers that may be best left buried. Undeterred by the death threats he receives, the fixer must unravel the twisting mystery as lies begin to crumble. But, can Chance use his unique skills and cunning to unveil the grisly secrets in the leafy London borough?

Pick up your copy today and join Chance in unraveling the twisting mysteries as the lies begin to crumble.

What readers say about The Learning Curve of Pain

"The final act provides a shocking character turn and a memorable denouement." - Kirkus Reviews

"A pretty interesting, classic set up that holds promise for an intriguing yarn and some deft detective work." - IndieReader

"Will the secrets remain hidden? By all means possible, the truth is what stands out the most. In the leafy London borough, the search for answers is only one step toward uncovering the mystery, though let it not deceive you." - Readers' Favorite

"A mystery within a mystery." - Amazon

"I do recommend this book to those who love a good slow burning mystery." - Amazon

About the Author

Shawe Ruckus is an author of urban mysteries and YA science fantasy, in which cold cases and legendary creatures take centre stage.

Shawe is a globetrotter born in Inner Mongolia. Having woven a rich tapestry of experiences from her diverse residencies-including China, the UK, Austria, South Korea, Switzerland, and Japan-Shawe brings a unique medley of humour, bad humour, suspense, and slices of everyday life to her stories.

Having attended King's College London and the University of Cambridge, Shawe also took courses at the International Space University, where she acquired much useful technical knowledge for her writing. She was also a student at the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries in London, where Agatha Christie learned how to poison.

Her first book in the Mercenaries in Suits series was shortlisted for the 2023 Readers' Favorite Book Award in the Urban Fiction category. Shawe was also recognized as 1 of 15 sci-fi writers shortlisted for the Eighth Masters of the Future Award in China.

When not writing, Shawe Ruckus indulges in culinary adventures, offers mentorship sessions to inspiring entrepreneurs to 'hunt' their next unicorn, and persistently attempts to cultivate a green thumb.

Shawe Ruckus is an author of urban mysteries and YA science fantasy, in which cold cases and legendary creatures take centre stage. She is a former student at the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries in London, where Agatha Christie learned how to poison.

Shawe is a globetrotter born in Inner Mongolia. Having woven a rich tapestry of experiences from her diverse residencies-including China, the UK, Austria, South Korea, Switzerland, and Japan-Shawe brings a unique medley of humour, bad humour, suspense, and slices of everyday life to her stories.

Having attended King's College London and the University of Cambridge, Shawe also took courses at the International Space University, where she acquired much useful technical knowledge for her writing.

Her first book in the Mercenaries in Suits series was shortlisted for the 2023 Readers' Favorite Book Award in the Urban Fiction category. Shawe was also recognized as 1 of 15 sci-fi writers shortlisted for the 8th Masters of the Future Award.

When not writing, Shawe Ruckus indulges in culinary adventures, offers mentorship sessions to inspiring entrepreneurs to 'hunt' their next unicorn, and persistently attempts to cultivate a green thumb.