Janus Origin: Threads of Control
A mind-bending psychological thriller
Nathan's quiet life collapses when a stranger reveals a conspiracy about memory, identity, and a love that may be engineered.
The Other Lotus Girl
A literary crime thriller with heart
A trafficked woman escapes into an ordinary couple's car, igniting a desperate chase through the UK and Vietnam.
Books by Daniel A. Riddle
All books exist in the Janus Origin universe. The Other Lotus Girl can be read independently or as part of the larger story.
Janus Origin: Threads of Control
Book 1
In Preston, café owner Nathan's ordinary life shatters when he meets Lan, a student haunted by a voice in her head. Their identical silver necklaces unlock a conspiracy involving memory manipulation and shadowy forces.
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Janus Origin: Red River Secrets
Book 2
Newly engaged, Nathan and Lan travel to Vietnam where family introductions turn into a dangerous hunt for truth. Love becomes leverage as new secrets threaten everything they've built.
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The Other Lotus Girl
Can Be Read Standalone
When a middle-class couple rescues a trafficked Vietnamese woman fleeing with stolen evidence, they're pulled into a desperate race against organised crime. Kitchen sink realism collides with genuine danger. Not all lives are lived the same.
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Reader Reviews
"how did this book make me feel so much? i thoroughly enjoyed my time amongst the pages and was happily sat there from start to finish gripped, hooked and needing to read right until the …"
"The Other Lotus Girl is a gripping tale that intertwines the themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of human trafficking. The story follows Stuart, a man who unexpectedly becomes a lifeline for Van, …"
"The opening blurb really explains it well: "It was supposed to be an ordinary Thursday evening in Guildford. But when a terrified young woman throws herself into Stuart Henderson’s car begging for help, his comfortable …"
"I honestly hated the mother in law more than life itself. Props to the author for writing so well that the mother in law was truly insufferable"
"This isn’t just a standard chase thriller, it has real heart. While the plot resolves around a terrifying human trafficking ring, the core of the story is about normal, regular people being pushed to their …"
"This book was pure chaos from the very first page twist after twist hits you like what did I just read it was an amazing read loved the story I will recommend"
"This book is a great mix of suspense, mystery, and romance. I enjoyed following Nathan and Lan's story as they unravel a deep conspiracy. It shatters existing perceptions of love and relationships in a way …"
"This book totally fried my brain—in a good way. Weird, twisty, a bit romantic, and I couldn’t stop reading. Definitely one of those “wait, what just happened?” stories I love."
"It took me a few chapters to really get into it, but once I did, I was hooked. The mystery unravels beautifully, and the emotional depth is unexpected. The author really knows how to build …"
"From the very first scene, I knew this was going to be different. The mix of mystery, science, and romance worked perfectly. Marcus and Ollie added great depth and personality to the story. The ending …"
"What I loved most about this book is how Daniel Riddle balances suspense with humor. Ollie’s snarky comments cracked me up even when things got dark. The science side of the story is believable without …"
"What an interesting read. Something completely different, I really enjoyed this. I can't wait for the next book in the series."
"how did this book make me feel so much? i thoroughly enjoyed my time amongst the pages and was happily sat there from start to finish gripped, hooked and needing to read right until the …"
"The Other Lotus Girl is a gripping tale that intertwines the themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of human trafficking. The story follows Stuart, a man who unexpectedly becomes a lifeline for Van, …"
"The opening blurb really explains it well: "It was supposed to be an ordinary Thursday evening in Guildford. But when a terrified young woman throws herself into Stuart Henderson’s car begging for help, his comfortable …"
"I honestly hated the mother in law more than life itself. Props to the author for writing so well that the mother in law was truly insufferable"
"This isn’t just a standard chase thriller, it has real heart. While the plot resolves around a terrifying human trafficking ring, the core of the story is about normal, regular people being pushed to their …"
"This book was pure chaos from the very first page twist after twist hits you like what did I just read it was an amazing read loved the story I will recommend"
"This book is a great mix of suspense, mystery, and romance. I enjoyed following Nathan and Lan's story as they unravel a deep conspiracy. It shatters existing perceptions of love and relationships in a way …"
"This book totally fried my brain—in a good way. Weird, twisty, a bit romantic, and I couldn’t stop reading. Definitely one of those “wait, what just happened?” stories I love."
"It took me a few chapters to really get into it, but once I did, I was hooked. The mystery unravels beautifully, and the emotional depth is unexpected. The author really knows how to build …"
"From the very first scene, I knew this was going to be different. The mix of mystery, science, and romance worked perfectly. Marcus and Ollie added great depth and personality to the story. The ending …"
"What I loved most about this book is how Daniel Riddle balances suspense with humor. Ollie’s snarky comments cracked me up even when things got dark. The science side of the story is believable without …"
"What an interesting read. Something completely different, I really enjoyed this. I can't wait for the next book in the series."