Bestselling Author Richard McMaster Offers 'The Attic' Ebook Free for One Day
Richard McMaster's psychological thriller 'The Attic' will be available for free download on September 24, 2025, offering readers access to a critically acclaimed novel that explores complex themes of whistleblowing, identity, and redemption.
Bestselling author Richard McMaster will make the ebook version of his novel 'The Attic' available at no charge on September 24, 2025, exclusively through Amazon. The psychological thriller has gained significant traction in the literary market, reaching #2 in contemporary fiction and #6 in psychology thriller categories, demonstrating its commercial success and reader appeal.
The novel follows protagonist Byron Kelly, who becomes a whistleblower after discovering his CEO embezzled over $26 million from an international investment banking company. Facing assault charges and a lawsuit, Byron flees to Chicago under a fake identity and takes a low-level computer support job. When the FBI pursues him, he hides in the attic of Henry Steel, a dying old man estranged from his daughter due to family secrets surrounding his wife's death. The story explores Byron's complex relationship with Sybie, a character based on McMaster's high school classmate who suffered from a rare genetic disorder that caused other students to call her "Tic Toc" due to her brace-assisted walking.
Reviewers have praised the novel's emotional depth and intricate plotting. One reviewer noted, "You wrote a novel about a man with a past so messy, he literally hides in a stranger's attic while trying to do the right thing. It's emotional. Unconventional. Thoughtful. There's rare disease rep, ethical drama, and a wildly underrated whistleblower story wrapped in quiet literary suspense." Another commented, "Absolutely loved this book. I don't want to give anything away, but this was the best book I have read in a long time."
Dennis Keller of The Hudson Weekly highlighted McMaster's writing strengths, stating, "Richard McMaster never falls into the trap of presenting his characters as simplistic archetypes or caricatures, instead allowing them to emerge as fully-formed individuals with their unique voices and perspectives." Keller added that McMaster is "a master of plot and pacing" whose work maintains reader engagement while allowing for "moments of quiet reflection and contemplation."
The free promotion represents a significant opportunity for readers to access a work that has been described as combining "heart-pounding suspense with beautifully crafted characters that possess complex motivations and rich backstories." The novel's emotional depth draws readers in, creating investment in character lives while the intricate plot requires close attention to detail and careful piecing together of clues. More information about the author is available at his website.
McMaster's other works include the bestselling historical fiction novel 'Aaron's War,' which explores a Jewish soldier's WWII experiences dealing with antisemitism, forbidden marriage, PTSD, and substance abuse. His novel 'Voyage Of Life' examines overcoming obstacles through the lens of the Baby Boomer generation, while 'A Love Divided By Time' blends romance with suspense elements. The free access to 'The Attic' provides an entry point to McMaster's broader literary portfolio, which has garnered critical acclaim and reader praise across multiple genres.