Bestselling Author Richard McMaster Offers 'The Attic' as Free Ebook for Limited Time

Bestselling author Richard McMaster has announced that the ebook version of his novel 'The Attic' will be available at no charge on September 24, 2025, exclusively through Amazon. The psychological thriller has gained significant recognition, reaching #2 in contemporary fiction and #6 in psychology thriller categories on Amazon's bestseller lists.

The novel features Byron Kelly, a character who becomes a whistleblower after discovering his CEO embezzled over 26 million dollars from an international investment banking company. When facing assault charges and a lawsuit, Byron flees to Chicago under a fake identity and takes a low-level computer support job. His decision to expose the corruption puts him on the run from the FBI, leading him to hide in the attic of Henry Steel, a dying old man estranged from his daughter due to family secrets.

One of the principal characters, Sybie, was fashioned after a real high school classmate of the author who suffered from a rare genetic disorder. Some students called her Tic Toc because of the way she walked with her brace. Years later she meets Byron, a former classmate, and they marry, but tragedy strikes before they can enjoy their honeymoon.

Reviewers have praised the novel's emotional depth and complex character development. One reviewer stated, "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." Another commented, "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."

Dennis Keller of The Hudson Weekly noted that 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." The author's writing has been described as both "page-turning" and "gripping," while maintaining thoughtfulness and depth that elevates his work beyond typical genre fiction.

The free promotion provides an opportunity for new readers to discover McMaster's work, which includes other acclaimed titles such as 'Aaron's War,' a historical fiction novel about a Jewish soldier's experience in WWII, and 'Voyage Of Life,' an exploration of overcoming obstacles through the lens of the Baby Boomer generation. All of McMaster's books are available at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU?.

This limited-time offer represents a significant opportunity for thriller enthusiasts to access a critically acclaimed novel that combines heart-pounding suspense with richly developed characters and ethical dilemmas. The promotion may introduce McMaster's work to a broader audience while providing existing fans with easy access to share the book with others.