J. Eric Kane’s Making School Pay Is a Riveting Thriller that Blends Intelligence, Suspense, and Unbreakable Resolve

Southwest Virginia, 14, July Author J. Eric Kane brings a fresh and compelling voice to the thriller genre with the release of Making School Pay, a fast-paced and cerebral novel that explores the fine line between power and corruption. With its high-stakes setting and unforgettable protagonists, this gripping story is designed to captivate readers who crave depth, intelligence, and intrigue.

Making School Pay follows two remarkable young minds: Cal Talbot, who gave up his scholarship to Harvard to investigate the disappearance of his older brother, Chad, and Ronnie Miles, with special talents of her own. Together, they navigate a maze of obstacles that challenge their strength, loyalty, and will to fight back. The story unfolds on a modern college campus, but its implications reach far beyond the classroom.

Kanes other thriller work includes His Brothers Keeper (2021), PMC: Private Military Company (2022), The Luck of the Draw (2023), and You Bet Your Life (2024). He draws on a lifetime of experience in advanced physics, aerospace systems, and data-driven strategy. His background brings technical realism to every scene in Making School Pay, while his narrative voice delivers a steady pulse of tension that never lets go.

Ive always been fascinated by systemshow they work, how they break, and what happens when someone starts asking the wrong questions, says Kane. This story grew out of that curiosity, but its also about courage and conviction.

With themes of resilience, trust, and the pursuit of truth, Making School Pay will resonate with readers of all ages, especially those who enjoy conspiracies, politics, and strong moral characters.

About the Author:

J. Eric Kane is a graduate of the California Institute of Technology and UCLA, holding advanced degrees in physics. He spent 20 years designing algorithms for satellites and space probes in the aerospace industry, then shifted gears to work as a professional gambler, using his mathematical expertise to stay ahead of the odds.

Now living in southwest Virginia with his family, Kane focuses on writing full-time while managing the paint computer at a local home improvement center.

For more information, visit jerickane.com