Consensual Violence - Paperback

by Giulia Brusco (Other), del James (Author), Arjuna Susini (Illustrator)

Some people say pro wrestling is fake--Krysten Moore knows better.

Hungry for a better life, shy, dog-loving Krysten reinvents herself as a fierce lucha libre star in Mexico. In the gym, she trains against her inner demons and physical blows to distance herself from weakness. But when her trusted trainer--once a wrestling legend--betrays her with brutal violence, her dream career becomes a fight for survival against the corruption of prevailing champions. From the shadows of El Paso to the blood-soaked rings of Juarez, Krysten's quest for vengeance explodes into a bloodthirsty war against corrupt promoters, cartel killers, and anyone complicit in her abuse. Armed with grit, female rage, and her wrestling persona, she delivers her own brand of vigilante justice--one bone-crushing blow at a time. Consensual Violence is a relentless tale of revenge, redemption, and the dark underbelly of lucha libre, from Del James, author of The Language of Fear.

Author Biography

Del James is a meat-eating, pro-choice, sober atheist. He writes horror fiction, screenplays, and music. As a lyricist, Del has co-written songs with groups such as Testament, The Almighty, The Outpatience, and Guns N' Roses, including two songs on GNR's Grammy-nominated Use Your Illusion albums. Del has directed several music videos and written live television for the Ultimate Fighting Championship but he prefers pro wrestling to MMA. Father to Chelsea and Kayla, when Del is not touring the world as the road manager for Guns N' Roses, he enjoys being at home with his