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The Beast Within
2011
First Published
3.58
Average Rating
243
Number of Pages
A cannibalistic serial killer targeting gay men is on the loose. Devin, who has become increasingly erratic in the last two months, just split up with Gary, his lover of three years. Vanni, a habitue of the gay clubs, makes extra spending money on his knees in the club johns. Is one of these men the killer? Or will one of them instead become the killer's next target? Detective Hollis Robbins is in charge of the case. He intends to stop the killer, if he can. When the killer strikes again, the four men's lives intertwine as the search for the murderer intensifies. Will the attraction that two of them begin to feel for each other survive the hunt? Do they have the strength to continue on after tragedy strikes and teaches them that love can be bittersweet? CONTENT ADVISORY: This title involves a "happily for now" conclusion.
Avg Rating
3.58
Number of Ratings
33
5 STARS
21%
4 STARS
27%
3 STARS
42%
2 STARS
6%
1 STARS
3%
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Author

Edward Kendrick
Edward Kendrick
Author · 101 books

Born and bred Cleveland, I earned a degree in technical theater, later switched to costuming, and headed to NYC. Finally seeing the futility of trying to become rich and famous in the Big Apple, I joined VISTA—Volunteers in Service to America—ending up in Chicago for three years. Then it was on to Denver, where I put down roots and worked as a costume designer until I retired in 2007. I began writing a few years ago after joining an online fanfic group. Two friends and I then started a group for writers, where they could post any story they wished, no matter the genre or content. Since then I've been writing for publication. My first book came out in February of 2011. Most, but not all, of my work is M/M, either mildly erotic or purely 'romantic'. More often than not it involves a mystery or action/adventure, and is sometimes paranormal as well.

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