River of Ashes, Book 1
Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor

On Sale 8.2.2022
9781645480983 | $17.95
Thrillers/Psychological, Coming of Age, Ghost, Southern

“Alexandrea Weis’s novels are destined to stand along with authors such as Stephen King, Gillian Flynn, Joyce Carol Oates, and Jeffery Deaver.” ~The Strand Magazine

Along the Bogue Falaya River, sits the abandoned St. Francis Seminary. Teens of St. Benedict 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. The handsome “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, and in the shadows of the haunted abbey, he commits unspeakable acts. Senior year, Beau sets his sights on his girlfriend’s 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.

“A psychological portrait akin to Lord of the Flies.” ~Midwest Book Review

Author Alexandrea Weis, RN-CS, PhD, has taught at universities, worked with victims of sexual assault and mental illness, and is a wildlife rehabber. She resides in New Orleans and is a member of HWA and ITW.
Lucas Astor is an author/poet who lives outside Nashville, TN.

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