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Alexandrea Weis is an advanced practice registered nurse who was born and raised in New Orleans. Having been brought up in the motion picture industry, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective and began writing at the age of eight. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her award-winning novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story moving and memorable. A permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured wildlife. She lives with her husband and pets in New Orleans.
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Lucas Astor is from New York, has resided in Central America and the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends than be in the spotlight.
He is an author and poet with a penchant for telling stories that delve into the dark side of the human psyche. He likes to explore the evil that exists, not just in the world, but right next door behind a smiling face.
Photography, making wine, and helping endangered species are just some of his interests. Lucas is an expert archer and enjoys jazz, blues, and classical music.
One of his favorite quotes is: “It’s better to be silent than be a fool.” ~Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird)
“A psychological portrait akin to Lord of the Flies.” ~Midwest Book Review
SOME TRUTHS ARE BETTER KEPT SECRET. SOME SECRETS ARE BETTER OFF DEAD.
ALONG THE BANKS OF THE BOGUE FALAYA RIVER, sits the abandoned St. Francis Seminary. Beneath a canopy of oaks, blocked from prying eyes, the teens of St. Benedict High gather here on Fridays. The rest of the week belongs to school and family—but weekends belong to the river.
And the river belongs to Beau Devereaux.
The only child of a powerful family, Beau can do no wrong. Star quarterback. Handsome. Charming. The “prince” of St. Benedict is the ultimate catch.
He is also a psychopath.
A dirty family secret buried for years, Beau’s evil grows unchecked. In the shadows of the haunted abbey, he commits unspeakable acts on his victims and ensures their silence with threats and intimidation. Senior year, Beau sets his sights on his girlfriend’s headstrong twin sister, Leslie, who hates him. Everything he wants but cannot have, she will be his ultimate prize.
As the victim toll mounts, it becomes clear that someone must stop Beau Devereaux.
And that someone will pay with their life.
Warning: This book contains rape, violence, and a psychopath's POV, which some readers will find disturbing and might have you looking over your shoulder.
My first impression of the cover was that this was a fantasy novel, or at least magical realism (some may say it is in a way) but was shocked to find out otherwise. I have a habit of starting books based on a blurb or cover without reading much into it because I like to be surprised. Boy, was I surprised? This is the first book I have read where one of the POVs is from a psycho; it was wild and disturbing to be in his mind. Keep in mind that this is a very violent and graphic novel involving rape, obsession, bullying, drugs, drinking, etc, but I think it will really hit home with a lot of people who have been around the culture of rich boys and/or athletes getting away with such awful crimes because of who their daddies are or what they contribute to the sports world. You see it in the news all the time. This book reflects the world we live in today. But this is also a revenge novel and one that will open your eyes. One of the twins notes that she should have seen what the victim was going through (she suddenly became withdrawn and started to dress differently) but it's not her fault at all. We can all learn from it. This was an unsettling, atmospheric book that reads like a thrilling soap opera. The movie, The Virgin Suicides, comes to mind when thinking of comp titles. Oh and that ending! I was REELING. I cannot wait for book two :D
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
