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Concern
They bet on war. He bet on truth.
by Christopher Bentley
In “Concern,” Christopher Bentley crafts a gripping narrative that thrusts readers into the tumultuous world of espionage and intrigue. Following a catastrophic explosion at a restaurant in Saint Petersburg, we are reintroduced to Marc Naedorf, a consulting mathematician with a past as an intelligence analyst. Naedorf, now an outsider, possesses an uncanny ability to connect disparate global events, from the downfall of climate-tech entrepreneurs to the influx of capital in post-invasion markets.
As the story unfolds, Bentley intricately weaves a tapestry of conspiracy involving superpowers vying for quantum supremacy and a shadowy conglomerate engaged in corporate espionage. Naedorf finds himself ensnared in a labyrinthine plot that defies comprehension, with a mysterious protector known only as MYRMIDON lurking in the shadows, always a step ahead of danger.
The narrative’s tension escalates as Naedorf’s investigations lead him to question the very fabric of reality, culminating in a moment of revelation sparked by a trail of ants and a sudden flash of intuition. Bentley’s prose is sharp and engaging, inviting readers to ponder the nature of the enemy—an adversary that operates on a fundamentally different wavelength.
“Concern” is a thought-provoking thriller that challenges our understanding of intelligence and perception, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. Bentley’s exploration of the unseen connections in our world leaves a lasting impression, ensuring that readers will be contemplating its themes long after the final page.
Published by Iscarion Publishing on 2025-10
About a hundred years ago, give or take, Chris blagged his way into Cambridge to read Natural Sciences and Computer Science. He’s spent much of his career since then in corporate life; a great deal of it in the travel industry. He’s an MBA, with Distinction, and for over a decade he’s written on emerging technologies and corporate strategy for a professional audience. He began studying martial arts when he was eight years old, to get out of piano lessons. He’s still at it, and he still can’t play the piano.
He lives in the Heavy Woollen District of West Yorkshire with his wife, Sue, his Parson Jack Russell terrier, Fudd, and his gravel bike.
