Hope, Chaos, and Crime in the Shadow of COVID

Hope, Chaos, and Crime in the Shadow of COVID

Author: Neil Haley May 4, 2026 Duration: 24:33
You’ve got a lot of thrillers out there.Car chases.
Gun fights.
Bad guy vs. good guy.But Arthur Day didn’t just write another thriller.He dropped his story into something most people would rather forget:👉 the COVID-19 pandemicAnd that changes everything.The BookSeesaw
(Final book in a trilogy)This isn’t where the story starts…
It’s where everything comes together.The trilogy includes:
  • Death at Dawn (the beginning)
  • The Velvet Trap (the evolution)
  • Seesaw (the payoff)
What Makes This DifferentLet’s not kid ourselves…Most writers ran away from COVID.Arthur ran straight into it.Why?Because chaos reveals character.And during COVID, you saw:
  • Fear
  • Violence
  • Division
  • Isolation
Perfect fuel for a thriller.The Core of the StoryAt the center is Diane Vargas:
  • A trans female lead
  • Strong, human, flawed
  • Not a stereotype… a person
And that matters.Because Arthur isn’t checking a box here.He’s telling a story about:
👉 identity
👉 love
👉 survivalAll while the world is falling apart.The Real Theme (Not Just Murder)Yeah… there’s crime.Yeah… there’s investigation.But underneath?This story is about:👉 hope in chaosNot the fake, motivational-poster kind.The kind where:
  • everything’s burning
  • people are losing it
  • and somehow… you still find connection
The Relationship That Drives ItDiane and MJ.That’s the engine.Not just solving crimes…But navigating:
  • love
  • trust
  • identity
  • pressure
In a world that’s unstable.That’s what gives the story weight.Why Readers ConnectSimple.Because it’s not just fiction.People remember that time.The uncertainty.
The tension.
The feeling that things could snap any second.Arthur taps into that.And then layers a thriller on top.Smart move.His Writing Style (Straight Truth)He said it himself:👉 Writing is work.And that’s refreshing.No romantic nonsense about “the muse.”He:
  • builds it in his head
  • lets it sit
  • then commits it to the page
Old-school discipline.And it shows.What He Wants Readers to FeelNot just entertained.Not just thrilled.He wants you to walk away thinking:👉 “That hit me different.”That’s the goal.And honestly… that’s what separates good from forgettable.The Opportunity (And I’m Not Gonna Sugarcoat This)Here’s where I push back a little…This isn’t just a book.This is:👉 a niche positioning playYou’ve got:
  • LGBTQ+ lead
  • crime thriller
  • COVID backdrop
That’s a lane.And not a crowded one.If marketed right?This could punch way above its weight.Where to Find It
  • Amazon
  • Website: arthurdaywrites
Search:
Arthur Day – SeesawFinal ThoughtMost people avoid uncomfortable stories.Arthur leaned into one.And that’s where the edge is.

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