A fraud uncovered. A past that won’t stay buried. A man with everything to lose.
Sam Halloran is ambitious, flawed, and haunted by demons he can’t escape. Desperate to prove himself, he’s driven by a voice he’s never managed to silence—and determined to make his mark inside one of the elite international accounting firms.
But Sam is older than his peers, underprepared for the culture he’s entered, and carrying scars from a childhood he’s never fully confronted. The pressure is relentless. His Sunday night fears—a dread that grips him at the start of every week—threaten to unravel him before he even gets his chance.
When he finally lands his first public‑company audit assignment, he’s determined not to blow it. But deep in the company’s books, Sam discovers what previous auditors missed: fraud—massive, deliberate, and threatening the company’s survival.
Suddenly, the walls begin to close in. The company’s seductive accounting manager blurs the line between ally and enemy. Every new clue paints a bigger target on Sam’s back. And the closer he gets to the truth, the more his past threatens to destroy what little he has left.
Sunday Night Fears is the origin story of forensic accounting investigator Sam Halloran—a character‑driven thriller that reveals how a man is forged under pressure, and what it costs him. The novel begins with Sam’s formative struggle before exploding into his first major fraud case, inspired by a true story.
Like John Grisham’s The Firm, Sunday Night Fears places an ordinary professional inside a system that rewards silence and punishes scrutiny. Grounded in the author’s real-life investigative experience, the novel blends suspense with the quiet tension of uncovering a truth others would rather ignore. The deeper Sam looks, the higher the personal and professional cost of doing the right thing.
About the Sam Halloran Thriller Series
Sunday Night Fears is where Sam’s journey begins—revealing the man behind the investigator before the first fraud that changes everything. Later books in the series plunge directly into the heat of a new investigation, following the seasoned professional this novel creates. New readers can start here for the full arc, or anywhere in the series for a complete, stand‑alone story.
Available in paperback, Kindle, hardback, and audiobook formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunday Night Fears about?
Sunday Night Fears is the origin story of forensic accounting investigator Sam Halloran. It follows Sam – ambitious, older than his peers, underprepared, and haunted by a difficult past – as he navigates the pressure-cooker culture of an elite international accounting firm. When he lands his first public company audit assignment, he discovers massive, deliberate fraud that previous auditors missed. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous it becomes. Like John Grisham’s The Firm, the novel places an ordinary professional inside a system that rewards silence and punishes scrutiny.
Is Sunday Night Fears based on a true story?
Yes. Sunday Night Fears is inspired by a real fraud case from Tom Golden’s career as a forensic accounting investigator. Golden drew on his actual experience discovering fraud on his very first public company audit – an event that launched his 30+ year career investigating financial crimes for the FBI, IRS, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The fictional Sam Halloran’s story closely parallels Golden’s own origin story as an investigator.
Do I need to read Sunday Night Fears before the other Sam Halloran books?
You do not need to read Sunday Night Fears first, but it is recommended for the fullest experience. Sunday Night Fears is Sam Halloran’s origin story – it reveals the experiences, mistakes, and pressures that forged the investigator readers encounter in the later books. Each book in the series stands completely on its own, so new readers can start with One Honest Soul or Echoes of Deceit and enjoy a complete, satisfying story. But starting with Sunday Night Fears gives you the full character arc.
What formats is Sunday Night Fears available in?
Sunday Night Fears is available in paperback, hardback, Kindle ebook, and audiobook formats. It can be purchased on Amazon and through major book retailers.
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