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$25 #Giveaway DEATH BY THE RIVER by Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor Ends 10.22

September 30, 2018 By Mary

by Alexandrea Weis, Lucas Astor

SYNOPSIS

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. Handsome. Charming. Intelligent. The star quarterback of the football team. 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 ruined St. Francis 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 crystal clear that someone has to stop Beau Devereaux.

And that someone will pay with their life.

WARNING: Readers of Death by the River will encounter situations of violence and sexual abuse which could be upsetting.

AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOK DEPOSITORY
 

Praise for DEATH BY THE RIVER

“… a thrilling psychological work … Catching the current vogue of teen psycho and revenge tales like Bates Motel and 13 Reasons Why … a horrifically brilliant book … Beau Devereaux could have easily been a clichéd psycho, but the plot constructed around him and his development during the novel really shone as a masterpiece of character creation … much in the style of Dexter or Hannibal.” ―K.C. Finn, Multi-Award-Winning Author

“Rare is the story that simmers and rises to a boil so naturally and constantly that the reader manages to be repeatedly shocked … a full-speed rollercoaster that doesn’t slow down until the final page. Employing an evocative setting, powerfully defined characters, and taking along hard look at the darker side of human desire, this novel will catch your breath and hold it until the very end. RECOMMENDED” ―Michael Radon, US Review

“While the authors have written a chilling story here, there’s more to Death by the River than thrills. It’s actually a fascinating study into the effects of good and bad parenting on children. Do it badly and parents, children and society as a whole pay the consequences. This book is not just an exciting read; it’s a sobering one.” ―Viga Boland, Retired high school English teacher and Author of No Tears for my Father: Viga’s true story of incest 

“While the story follows compelling characters, it also plunges readers into an intriguing setting. It is ironical that the horrors are taking place along the river that runs so close to a seminary, an establishment that should evoke a powerful sense of God and reverence for life. The characters are sophisticated and readers will learn to honestly hate the villain of the story — he is well imagined and developed with skill. In a subtle way, the authors allow his crooked mind to reveal itself. Like most serial killers, he is a charmer and an intelligent young man, but beneath the cool surface is a cauldron of simmering evil. Weis and Astor have written a riveting crime tale with strong psychological underpinnings. Death by the River is ingeniously plotted, written in gorgeous prose, and featuring a strong conflict that propels the narrative forward. The suspense intensifies as the story moves on, with the reader always feeling as though something awful could happen at any moment, and this feeling grows in intensity until the explosive climax. A real thriller!” ―Romuald Dzemo, Readers’ Favorite

“A suspense-filled thriller steeped in equal parts atmosphere, insanity, and revenge.” ―Mary Ting, Award-Winning Author of ISAN: International Sensory Assassin Network

“Weis and Astor have created something so dark, edgy, and gritty, it will stay with you long after you close the book.” ―Julieanne Lynch, Dragon Award Finalist: Horror (2018)

“… a crime thriller that pulls readers into the twisted mind of the protagonist and holds them engaged till the exhilarating finish. The writing is flawless … Death by the River is psychologically engaging, emotionally rich, and utterly absorbing.” ―Christian Sia

 

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Alexandrea Weis, RN-CS, CRRN, ONC, PhD, is a multi award-winning author of over twenty-five novels, a screenwriter, ICU Nurse, and historian who was born and raised in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Having grown up in the motion picture industry as the daughter of a director, 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 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 animals. She lives with her husband and pets in New Orleans. Weis writes paranormal, suspense, thrillers, horror, crime fiction, and romance.

Lucas Astor, 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.

Weis and Astor’s first collaboration was the multi-award-winning Magnus Blackwell Series.

 
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WEBSITE: http://www.alexandreaweis.com/
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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexandreaweis/


—Giveaway is open to International. | Must be 13+ to Enter
 

–  1 Winner will receive a Signed Copy of DEATH BY THE RIVER by Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor    

–  1 Winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card.    

 

 
ENDS: OCTOBER 22, 2018

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Comments

  1. Abigail Gibson says

    September 30, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    My favorite day is Thanksgiving.

  2. Becky Richardson says

    September 30, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    My favorite day of the year is Christmas day.

  3. Karen B says

    September 30, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    My favorite day is Halloweern.

  4. shelly peterson says

    October 1, 2018 at 1:09 am

    Christmas is my favorite.

  5. James Robert says

    October 1, 2018 at 1:59 am

    Christmas Day is my favorite. My kids are so excited by then and it is always such a terrific time.

  6. Terri Shaw says

    October 1, 2018 at 4:54 am

    I love Easter Sunday.

  7. Rita Wray says

    October 1, 2018 at 8:04 am

    Christmas Day

  8. Sara Zielinski says

    October 1, 2018 at 10:35 am

    Favorite day of the year is Christmas day.

  9. Ellen Stafford says

    October 1, 2018 at 10:48 am

    Christmas day with my family x

  10. ANN*H says

    October 1, 2018 at 11:23 am

    Any day with my family.. Days I spend with my grand kids and great grandkids.

  11. Calvin says

    October 1, 2018 at 11:50 am

    New years eve!

  12. heather says

    October 1, 2018 at 11:59 am

    I love the first day of spring the best.

  13. Susan Smith says

    October 1, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    My favorite day of the year is Thanksgiving. I enjoy spending time with my family and eating.

  14. Anne says

    October 1, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    Everyday that I am well and see my grandchildren.

  15. Dianne Casey says

    October 1, 2018 at 3:29 pm

    My favorite day of the year is my birthday. It’s in the spring and my sister and I have lunch at the beach.

  16. Elizabeth Robinson says

    October 1, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    My favorite day is Halloween.

  17. Marcy Meyer says

    October 1, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    My favorite day of the year is Christmas Day. I love being home with my family, opening presents, and relaxing all day.

  18. BookLady says

    October 1, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    My favorite day of the year is Christmas.

  19. Deb Pelletier says

    October 1, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    I like Halloween , watching the kids and passing out candy.

  20. Angelica Dimeo says

    October 1, 2018 at 8:00 pm

    I like 4th of July

  21. Denise E says

    October 1, 2018 at 9:42 pm

    I love Thanksgiving

  22. Barbara Montag says

    October 2, 2018 at 10:55 am

    My favorite day is Christmas Eve day.
    That is when our family all gets together.
    We share laughter food and gifts – a great time.
    thank you

  23. Angela Smith says

    October 3, 2018 at 2:06 am

    Halloween.i like decorating for halloween and seeing the kids in their costumes and watching horror movies

  24. Renee Rousseau says

    October 4, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    I love my birthday! I always make sure to have the day off to celebrate and sometimes the whole week!

  25. Nikki Ooi says

    October 5, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    Fave day would be my birthday because everyone is extra nice to me

  26. Tracie Cooper says

    October 6, 2018 at 10:17 am

    I love Thanksgiving! Great food and time with loved ones!

  27. Denise Higgins says

    October 7, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    My fav day of the year is Thanksgiving

  28. Melissa says

    October 9, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    I love Thanksgiving.

  29. Nancy P says

    October 16, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    I have 2 sons, so I am torn. Both days they were born, May 7th & January 30th, will always be special to me.

  30. Kara Vaughan Marks says

    October 17, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    Christmas is my favorite day of the year.

  31. Lisa says

    October 18, 2018 at 7:56 pm

    I really like Christmas.

  32. Kim BookJunkie says

    October 19, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    When I was a kid, my birthday was the best day of my year but those are not fun anymore!!!! Now my favorite day is Halloween! I love everything about it!

  33. Tracy Shafer says

    October 21, 2018 at 11:07 am

    Mine is Christmas Eve

  34. donna porter says

    October 21, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    I would say Christmas is my favorite day of the year. I like to see all the smiling faces and spending time with the family.

  35. Clarissa Hiciano says

    October 21, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    My favorite day is Christmas

  36. Eileen Boyce says

    October 21, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    Christmas Day…the birth of Jesus.

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