Even Gods Bleed

The Gage Files, Book 4

Someone wants a tech CEO gone. Murder was just the opening move.

Julian Kessler, the visionary CEO of NOVA AI, has pushed the boundaries of artificial intelligence, blurring the lines between human and machine. But progress comes at a price, and Kessler has made enemies—ones closer than he realizes. And when a ruthless smear campaign threatens to destroy his reputation, he turns to ex-CIA officer turned private investigator Matt Gage to uncover who's orchestrating his downfall and why.

Going undercover as a consultant, Gage soon realizes that NOVA AI's boardroom is a nest of hidden agendas. Some of the most powerful figures in the country have a vested interest in Kessler's ruin, and the deeper Gage looks, the more it becomes clear—this is more than just corporate sabotage.

Then the first body drops.

Now, in the crosshairs of a murder investigation, Gage finds himself caught between the police, a killer determined to keep him quiet, and a fight for control over a technology that could reshape the world. With his client's fate—and his own neck—on the line, he'll have to dust off the spycraft skills he thought he left behind. Because in this game, the only way out is to play it better than the rest.

Even Gods Bleed, the fourth installment in the Gage Files, is a riveting, hard-hitting thriller packed with crime and conspiracy—perfect for fans of Nelson DeMille, Michael Connelly, and David Baldacci.

©2026 Dale M. Nelson (P)2026 Podium Audio