{"product_id":"river-of-ashes-paperback","title":"River of Ashes - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexandrea Weis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLucas Astor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A psychological portrait akin to \u003ci\u003eLord of the Flies\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOME TRUTHS ARE BETTER KEPT SECRET.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOME SECRETS ARE BETTER OFF DEAD.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eALONG 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd the river belongs to Beau Devereaux.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe only child of a powerful family, Beau can do no wrong. Star quarterback. Handsome. Charming. The \"prince\" of St. Benedict is the ultimate catch. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHe is also a psychopath.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the victim toll mounts, it becomes clear that someone must stop Beau Devereaux. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd that someone will pay with their life.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* * * \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If \u003cb\u003eGillian Flynn\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eBret Easton Ellis\u003c\/b\u003e had a book baby, it would be \u003ci\u003eRiver of Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Booktrib\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRiver of Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e offers an inside look into the mind of a psychopath--a cautionary tale that the scariest monsters are the ones you know but never suspect.\" \u003cb\u003ePearry Teo, PhD (Award-Winning Director of \u003ci\u003eThe Assent\u003c\/i\u003e, Executive Producer of \u003ci\u003eCloud Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"You could practically taste the fear.\" \u003cb\u003e Laura Hernandez\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Nothing can prepare you for what you will find within these pages.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Goodreads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The type of cautionary tale that keeps you alive by reminding you that sometimes the biggest horrors aren't the monsters hiding under the bed but the ones hiding in plain sight.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Nerd Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Alexandrea Weis is one of the most talented authors around, and in a short time her novels are destined to stand along with authors such as \u003cb\u003eStephen King\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGillian Flynn\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJoyce Carol Oates\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eJeffery Deaver\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Strand Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarning: \u003c\/b\u003e This book contains rape, violence, and a psychopath's POV, which some readers will find disturbing and might have you looking over your shoulder.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucas Astor\u003c\/b\u003e is from New York, has resided in Central America and the Middle East, and traveled throughout Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends over being in the spotlight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe 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. Astor currently lives outside of Nashville, TN. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ewww.LucasAstor.com \u003cb\u003eAlexandrea Weis, \u003c\/b\u003e RN-CS, PhD, is a multi-award-winning author, screenwriter, advanced practice registered nurse, and historian who was born and raised in the French Quarter of New Orleans. She has taught at major universities and worked in nursing for thirty years, dealing with victims of sexual assault, abuse, and mental illness in a clinical setting at many New Orleans area hospitals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaving grown up in the motion picture industry as the daughter of a director, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story moving and memorable. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA permitted\/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured animals. She lives with her husband and pets outside of New Orleans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWeis is a member of the International Thriller Writers Organization and the Horror Writers Association. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ewww.AlexandreaWeis.com\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 8.43 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47253258010873,"sku":"9781645480983","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/YStPSFczTkRFT215WTJ1amtoeFVMdz09.webp?v=1768699832","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/river-of-ashes-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}