The war may have ended, but the secrets never did. In Furniture Sliders, the electrifying new
novel from Alexander Bentley, the smoldering ruins of 1947 Europe conceal a deeper, more dangerous
conflict, one that distorts time, memory, and identity itself.
Spanning New York, Vienna, Prague, Montevideo, and Mendoza, Bentley’s first installment in
The Bureau Archives Trilogy introduces readers to Max Calder, a former intelligence
operative desperate to leave the shadows behind. But when Artemis, a spectral figure from his past,
resurfaces with a warning, Calder is thrust back into a chase for the Mirror, a secret
so classified even its creators have vanished.
As Calder hunts for answers across a world still cloaked in smoke and subterfuge, truth and illusion
become indistinguishable. Each safehouse, each coded message, slides a few inches sideways from
reality. Every revelation brings him closer to discovering that the most dangerous secret of all
might be himself.
Recipient of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, Furniture Sliders has been hailed as “a post-war spy-fi
romp that kicks off The Bureau Archives Trilogy with a smoky, rain-slicked bang.” The novel masterfully
fuses espionage, noir atmosphere, and speculative science fiction, creating what Literary Titan
describes as “a stylish, time-twisting spy thriller that leaves you wanting the next
mission right away.”
The book’s world is painted in fog, cigarette smoke, and fractured memory, with Bentley’s prose
pulsing like a jazz rhythm beneath a neon haze. Readers are drawn into a labyrinth where the line
between hunter and hunted blurs, and where every choice has world-altering consequences.
Bentley’s upcoming sequel, Angus Sliders, is already slated for release on December 15, promising
to delve even deeper into the mysterious Bureau and the secrets that shape its operatives.
Don’t miss the start of The Bureau Archives Trilogy, a gripping fusion of espionage, noir, and
speculative science fiction that’s already earning critical acclaim. Available now in
Kindle and paperback editions on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Get your copy of
Furniture Sliders today - and discover the secret that could change everything.
About the Author
Alexander Bentley is an award-winning author and serial technology entrepreneur based in
California. Over the course of his career, he has founded and led technology companies in both the
United Kingdom and the United States, serving in senior leadership roles including CEO in public
and private enterprises. His professional background includes extensive experience in secure
communications, networking, technology innovation, and security-related work involving
government and defense organizations, including the UK Ministry of Defence, the US Department
of Defense, and major aerospace and defense companies.
With a background in physics and deep familiarity with quantum mechanics and quantum
computing, Bentley brings a rare level of technical insight to his fiction. His novels are known for
blending espionage, speculative science fiction, and psychological suspense into gritty,
atmospheric thrillers that explore memory, identity, time, and power.
Originally raised in Henley-on-Thames and later near Stratford-upon-Avon in England, Bentley
moved to the United States after founding a technology company that eventually went public on
the NASDAQ stock exchange. In addition to writing fiction, he advises technology company
leaders and startups on strategy and fundraising, writes technology research papers, and speaks at
business and technology conferences around the world.
Bentley lives in California with his wife, Lucinda, and is the proud father of two grown children,
Alexander (Lex) and Virginia (Ginny). Furniture Sliders marks the beginning of
The Bureau Archives Trilogy, a bold exploration of identity, secrecy, and the malleability of truth.
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