About CHAOS THEORY
Chaos Theory follows former covert operative Corbin Shaw and NYPD Detective Kate Morales, two haunted professionals bound by a case that turns into a global reckoning. When Kate pulls Shaw in to help unravel a murder tied to a cartel-linked cover-up, their partnership begins as a tactical alliance—but quickly deepens into something more volatile.
Shaw operates in the shadows, governed by instinct, precision, and ghosts he refuses to name. Kate is sharp, unyielding, and driven by a need for justice that nearly destroyed her career. Together, they pursue a trail that leads beyond the city—into cross-border corruption, high-level betrayal, and a war neither of them fully understands.
As the series unfolds, so does the cost. Shaw’s methods grow darker. Kate’s faith in the system fractures. They push forward, even as the mission pulls them apart. Trust becomes leverage. Loyalty becomes a risk. And somewhere between intel and instinct, something unspoken threatens to break them both.
Chaos Theory is a slow-burn thriller series built on tension, restraint, and emotional fallout. At its core, it's about two people trying to hold the line—against enemies, institutions, and each other.
Explore the CHAOS THEORY Series
Part One: Catalyst
Part Two: Inflection
Part Three: TBD
In the first book of the series, ex-operative Corbin Shaw is drawn back into the shadows by NYPD detective Kate Morales. A routine murder case unravels into a covert war with a ruthless cartel. As the bodies stack and trust erodes, Shaw must choose between the mission—and the woman who reignited it.
Continuing in part two, Shaw strikes a covert deal with a brutal Russian faction to escalate a proxy war against Los Sombras. As Kate pursues justice through official channels, their paths diverge—testing loyalty, control, and the limits of their alliance in a world where compromise is more lethal than combat.
Coming Fall 2025.
Coming early 2026.
About the Author
Jack Burton
Jack Burton is the author of the Chaos Theory thriller series, known for its sharp realism, covert warfare, and morally conflicted protagonists. His stories dive into the gray zones of intelligence and vengeance, where justice is personal and operations rarely stay clean. Burton prefers a life of secrecy, keeping the focus on the mission rather than the man. Little is known about his background—and he intends to keep it that way. His writing reflects a fascination with shadow wars, broken systems, and the high cost of crossing lines that can’t be uncrossed.
