Book Info
Name of Book : River of Ashes (Book 1)
Author : Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor
Publisher : Vesuvian Books
Publication Date : August 2, 2022
No. of Pages : 286
Format : Digital
Why did I choose the book ?
River of Ashes by Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor was doing rounds on social media. And everyone was praising the book, so I decided to read it.
Where to get the book ?
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Author Introduction
Lucas Astor is an award-winning 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.
Lucas has co-authored several titles with Alexandrea Weis including the ST. BENEDICT SERIES (River of Ashes, River of Wrath, River of Ghosts, River of Madness--coming Feb 2024) and the MAGNUS BLACKWELL SERIES, as well as penned the lyrics for the Bram Stoker Awards® Nominee, SPEAK NO EVIL by Liana Gardner.
Born in New York, Astor has resided in Central America, the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He currently lives outside of Nashville, TN.
Alexandrea Weis, RN-CS, PhD, is a multi-award-winning author, advanced practice registered nurse, and historian who was born and raised in the French Quarter. 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 New Orleans area hospitals.
Raised in the motion picture industry as the daughter of a director, Weis learned to tell stories from a different perspective. She grew up on movie sets from Live and Let Die with Roger Moore to My Name is Nobody starring Henry Fonda. The first person to give her writing advice was Tennessee Williams, a family friend.
A permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured animals. She lives with her husband and pets outside of New Orleans.
Weis is a member of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) and the Horror Writers Association (HWA).
Blurb
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.
My Opinion
Heart Wrenching....................
River of Ashes by Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor is a psychological thriller set in a small town. The story revolves around a few characters. For first few pages, the plot is only about high school drama. But, after that it takes a sharp turn and we are introduced to a heart pounding ride. The last 100 pages are so interesting that I could not get my eyes off it. It definitely leaves you wanting for more. The plot focuses on teenage issues faced in High school and I would not reveal much. The plot is like we know who the culprit is, but, we do not know what will be his next move. I was really moved by the climax which was a little bit depressing.
Definitely 5 stars for the book. Thanks to the author for providing me with an opportunity to read and review such a fantastic book.
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