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Cole
Series · 4 books · 2023-2024

Books in series

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#0

Mind of Madness

2023

"He didn't know true terror... until he became the victim of true madness."In "Mind of Madness," follow Cole Young's haunting journey through his thirteenth year in Mill Creek, Washington. This gripping tale of love, terror, and the ultimate test of sanity will leave you on edge until the very last page. Before he became a member of the Phoenix Club family, Cole Young lived a relatively normal life, but that all changed on the year of his thirteenth birthday. As he navigates through the complexities of adolescence, he comes face to face with the epitome of true madness, and his life takes a dark and twisted turn. Can he hold onto his sanity and make it out alive, or will the mind of madness consume him? Find out in this captivating and chilling prelude novella to the dark and disturbing COLE series.READING \- Mind of A Prelude- The Book 1 (preorder)
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#1

The Mangler

2023

After a prison bus wreaks havoc on a snowy mountain road, an evil, known only as The Mangler, is unleashed and sets its sights on one Cole Young, who nearly snuffed out the evil thirteen years ago. As The Mangler carves a bloody path across thousands of miles of winter wilderness, Cole waits, fighting the reality that this evil he’d believed to be dead and gone had somehow survived and is coming straight for him… and those he loves. The Mangler is a heart-pumping thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. With relentless action and heart-pounding suspense, The Mangler is a must-read for fans of gripping thrillers. \\READING \- Mind of A Prelude \- The Book 1 CONTENT graphic violence, gore, harsh language, M/M sexual situations. TRIGGER References to and depictions of rape.
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The Demons

2023

For years now, Cole has been living a new life with a new family, but his dark past is catching up with him - and this time it's a matter of life and death. A stalker is lurking in the shadows, threatening Cole's loved ones, and leaving cryptic clues behind. And when Cole finally comes face-to-face with his stalker, he realizes that this is just the beginning of a nightmare that he thought was long over. As he unearths buried secrets and confronts the demons of his past, he must also reveal a disturbing secret to his husband and friends that he's kept locked up tight for years. But will they be strong enough to face the truth and the danger that comes with it? The Demons (Book 2) is an intense and thrilling story of love, family, and survival, where the price of redemption may be higher than anyone expects. CONTENT Violence, Gore, Strong Language, M/M sexual situations.TRIGGER Physical, Mental, & Sexual abuse. Psychological torment. Depictions and references to kidnapping and torture.
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#3

The Madman

2024

"The Madman would get revenge... by taking away everything he loved." With Gabe in the hospital and three others missing, Cole must unravel the dark secrets hidden within the shadows. As the only one privy to the kidnappers' identities and their chilling capabilities, Cole is thrust into a dangerous game of cat and mouse where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. READING ORDER: COLE: Mind of Madness: A Prelude COLE: The Mangler: Book 1 COLE: The Demons: Book 2 COLE: The Madman: Book 3 CONTENT WARNING: Violence and gore. Profanity. M/M sexual situations. Depictions/references of rape. Abuse and torture.

Author

C.J. Bishop
Author · 88 books

Pen name of author A.M. Snead. Born and raised in scenic Coos County, Oregon, CJ enjoys the small town atmosphere and down-to-earth country folk who populate the area. She is a single mother and lives with her 18-year-old daughter, 1 horse, 4 dogs and 6 cats deep in the country woodlands which gives her plenty of time to write. She is a Christian and a strong supporter of the LGBT community and favors gay erotic romance when it comes to writing. She hopes that her stories of love and acceptance will help further compassion and understanding for LGBT people who she feels is greatly misunderstood and persecuted - in a large party by the Christian community. Most of all, she is hopeful that her stories will bring comfort to those who have been told that God hates them because they are different. It is her strong belief that God loves everyone and His love covers all.

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