In an attempt to rebuild his life from the wreckage of a failed marriage, Scott Stevenson moves to a small town miles away from the problems of his former life. There he buys a new home, makes a friend, and even catches the eye of a local girl.
But something is very wrong in this idyllic, Midwestern town.
Mutilated bodies of young women are turning up, chilling displays of ...
In an attempt to rebuild his life from the wreckage of a failed marriage, Scott Stevenson moves to a small town miles away from the problems of his former life. There he buys a new home, makes a friend, and even catches the eye of a local girl.
But something is very wrong in this idyllic, Midwestern town.
Mutilated bodies of young women are turning up, chilling displays of savage brutality the town has never before seen. The victims all bear a striking resemblance to the new lady in Scott's life and, worse still, the law is more than suspicious of the "new guy in town".
Scott soon finds himself in the way of a killer. Fearful for the safety of his girlfriend and himself, Scott must tap into his darker side, his evil side, in order to survive.
There he'll discover a path to a place more desolate than he could ever imagine.
The Desolate is a fast-paced horror thriller filled with murder, suspense, mystery, and deception.
This book contains strong language and graphic scenes of violence. It is recommended only for mature audiences.
Brian J. Jarrett is a computer programmer by day and a thriller writer by night.
Some of Brian's influences include Stephen King, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert R. McCammon, J.A. Konrath, Larry Niven, Dan Simmons, H.G. Wells, George Orwell, James P. Hogan, Joel Arnold, John Rector, Keith C. Blackmore and Cormac McCarthy.
Brian's work often centers around ordinary people placed in extraordinary situations. His themes include post-civilization survival, psychological terror, horrific creatures, and strange realities.
Brian strives to create rich and unique characters readers care about. His books are fast-paced page-turners, designed to keep the reader engaged and always wanting more. Without the overhead of traditional publishing he can offer good books at lower prices, connecting directly with readers.
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But something is very wrong in this idyllic, Midwestern town.
Mutilated bodies of young women are turning up, chilling displays of ...