For fans of Jim Thompson's The Killer Inside Me and Lionel Shriver's We Need to Talk About Kevin
Cole Cummins was twelve years old when he murdered his best friend-and discovered he liked it.
What started as a single impulsive act became an addiction. Cole didn't just take Aaron's life; he stole his identity, seamlessly moving in with his victim's family as the perfect son. But one kill was never enough. It would never be enough.
Now, as the body count rises, three forces converge:
- A relentless detective who senses something isn't right
- A father whose love might be Cole's only chance at redemption
- Cole's own conscience, driving him toward confession
Can love overcome compulsion? Can confession cleanse a killer's soul? Or is Cole Cummins simply too far gone?
From nationally award-winning journalist Harlan Porter comes a dark psychological thriller that pulls no punches-a chilling first-person confession from inside a psychopath's mind that explores the terrifying intersection of nature, nurture, and the human capacity for evil.
***** "One of those books you pick up thinking you'll read a few chapters, and suddenly it's two in the morning and you've devoured half the story." -Goodreads Reviewer ***** "Porter masterfully blends fast-paced action with emotional depth, making it impossible to put down." -Goodreads ReviewerPerfect for readers who crave psychological depth in their thrillers and aren't afraid to venture into the darkness.
Trigger warnings: Violence, language, graphic sex, LGBTQ+ content229 pages Fast-paced psychological thriller Available in Kindle Unlimited