The Arbitrator Series explores one of the darkest corners of the UnderShadow universe, where justice, obsession, and psychological precision collide.
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Let us be clear—Xavier Deveraux is a calculated, cold-blooded serial killer. He selects his victims not randomly, but by the way they live their lives, as if passing judgment on their existence itself.
Southeast Washington D.C. native Xavier Deveraux was drawn to death from an early age. Fascinated by the transition of the human body after life, he began his journey working in a local funeral home, where his curiosity deepened into obsession. This path led him to formal education in mortuary science, followed by advanced studies culminating in a Ph.D. in Funeral Service Administration, with a focus in Restorative Arts.
On the surface, Xavier built a legitimate academic and professional career in the science of death. Beneath that surface, however, was a far more disturbing evolution—one defined by precision, control, and an increasingly refined methodology for selecting and eliminating those he deemed unworthy.
As he matured, Xavier’s methods became more calculated and controlled. His earlier impulsive tendencies evolved into a disciplined system of execution and disposal. What allowed him to remain unseen was not luck—it was intelligence, patience, and meticulous attention to detail.
The Arbitrator Series follows the mind of a man who does not see himself as a criminal, but as something far more dangerous: a judge without a court, a sentence without appeal, and an execution without hesitation.
Recommended starting point: Begin with Shaping of an Agent (Book 1) to discover the people, organizations, and relationships that connect to the events of The Arbitrator Series.
WHAT MAKE THIS SERIES UNIQUE
Unlike the other UnderShadow storylines, The Arbitrator Series explores the psychological battle between morality and obsession. Rather than focusing on espionage, politics, or organized power, it follows the mind of a man who believes he alone has the authority to decide who deserves justice. It is a suspense-driven exploration of intelligence, discipline, and the dangerous consequences of absolute conviction.
UNDERSHADOW STORY
THE ARBITRATOR KEY CHARACTERS
Meet the individuals whose lives intersect with Xavier Deveraux's disturbing journey and whose decisions shape the events surrounding The Arbitrator Series.
