{"product_id":"pre-loved-river-of-ashes","title":"PRE-LOVED | River of Ashes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRiver of Ashes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the St. Benedict series is a smart and gripping Southern Gothic, Psychological Thriller reminiscent of Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, Caroline Kepnes, and the Gothic horror and family-sagas of V.C. Andrews. Inspired by true events, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e called it, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“The type of cautionary tale that keeps you alive by reminding you that sometimes the biggest horrors aren’t the monsters hiding under the bed but the ones hiding in plain sight.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“A psychological portrait akin to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eLord of the Flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e.” ~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSOME TRUTHS ARE BETTER KEPT SECRET.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSOME SECRETS ARE BETTER OFF DEAD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALONG 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAnd the river belongs to Beau Devereaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only child of a powerful family, Beau can do no wrong. Star quarterback. Handsome. Charming. The “prince” of St. Benedict is the ultimate catch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHe is also a psychopath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the victim toll mounts, it becomes clear that someone must stop Beau Devereaux.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAnd that someone will pay with their life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Secret Shelves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43034974322786,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1569\/9810\/files\/IMG-0573.jpg?v=1781712774","url":"https:\/\/mysecretshelves.com\/products\/pre-loved-river-of-ashes","provider":"My Secret Shelves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}