First published 2023
Respected academic Michael Brenner's life unravels when his illicit tryst with a student is exposed. Haunted by his actions, he plunges into a dark obsession, determined to keep his secret hidden at all costs. As the noose tightens, Brenner finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of manipulation and control, his every move shadowed by an unknown adversary. In this gripping descent into moral decay, the line between victim and perpetrator blurs, leaving Brenner fighting for his sanity - and his life.
Genres: fiction, drama, crime, contemporary, psychological-thriller, academic
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
400 pages · Paperback · W H Allen
Content warnings: abuse, mental-illness