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Abstract
The Law of Averages is a detective novel, set in the fictional city of Circadia in the year 2026, which follows the exploits of Detective John Coffer. Coffer is a man who is haunted by his past as he tries to move into the future. Will he ever truly be a good man or are his actions forever influenced by the sins of his father? John must seek answers to these questions throughout the novel, all the while hunting down a vicious serial killer. This novel applies elements of science fiction to the traditional tropes of the detective novel. Thematically, the reader will delve into the questions identity and memory as they try to determine John’s fate. As the story unfolds, the dark history of the city and the detective are lain bear for the reader to see. Coffer must contend with his own inner demons as well as external threats to keep his city safe. One false step, and John could succumb to the darkness inside him. The Law of Averages (Thesis) contains excerpts from eight chapters as well as a summarized account of the remaining chapters. Following this writing, there is a metacognitive component that breaks down and reflects on the author’s journey to creating this work.