by Jhani Mills
May 5, 2025
Genre: Technotriller, espionage
They built a future on a lie. Now the truth could tear it all apart.
Elias Maddox didn’t mean to crack the Code.
His bestselling book was supposed to be fiction—until powerful forces began hunting him for what he unknowingly revealed. Caught between a brother chasing legacy and a secret Order determined to erase the truth, Elias is forced into a conspiracy far older and more dangerous than he imagined.
The Codex is ancient.
The Veil is waking.
And the world isn’t ready for either.
As the lines between myth and science collapse, Elias must decide what—and who—he’s willing to sacrifice to stop what’s coming.
The Cipherverse begins here. Truth is engineered. Power is inherited. And survival? That’s in the fine print.
Review
★★★★½ "A gripping sci-fi thriller that pushes the line between engrossing
fiction and unforgiving reality, The Devil in Fine Print is a deeply satisfying
gem of near-future science fiction with electrifying protagonists, which pulses
with tension and timely existential stakes that feel closer to reality every
day." Self-Publishing Review
★★★★★ "Jhani Mills delivers a masterclass in techno-thriller storytelling... a
gripping, cerebral, and deeply provocative debut." - Booksforbadal
★★★★★ "If you love speculative thrillers that flirt with real-world fears (like
surveillance, tech overreach, and secret societies), this is your jam." -
Reader's Favorite (KC Finn)
★★★★★ "Absolute chaos in the best way. The Devil in Fine Print gave me mad
science, twin tension, secret societies, and enough plot twists to short-circuit
my brain (in a good way)." - Goodreads Reviewer (Sue E.)
"Electrifying, suspenseful, and packed with jaw-dropping twists, The Devil In Fine Print plunges readers into a deadly conspiracy where two brothers are caught between exposing the truth and seizing unimaginable power—perfect for fans of The Da Vinci Code and The Firm." - NewInBooks
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Jhani Mills is the author behind stories that split timelines, bloodlines, and hearts. Her debut novel, Astral Seeds: Eclipse of the Celestial War, earned both the Literary Titan Award and the International Impact Book Award for its explosive worldbuilding and cosmic scale.
But Mills doesn't stop at galaxies—she cuts deeper.
Her sci-fi thriller The Devil in Fine Print is a high-voltage descent into ancient syndicates, twin rivalries, and power buried beneath the surface of our reality. Her emotionally rich novel Whispers Where The Wildflowers Bloom proves just as lethal—instead of conspiracy, it explores trauma, healing, and the strength it takes to bloom again.
A South Florida native turned West Coast creative force, Jhani Mills is also the founder of Cipher Veil Press, a publishing imprint as bold and unflinching as her storytelling. Whether she’s writing about interstellar wars or the wounds we hide behind our smiles, her voice is unmistakable.
The fine print?
Truth always has a cost. And Mills makes sure it’s paid in full.
