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The Peter Chronicles #2
G.S.O.H Essential
Before you can have your 'Happy Ever After' you need to find The One.
In Susie, Peter thought he had found his perfect lady. The woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with... He just needed to convince her to feel the same - and if that meant kidnapping her then so be it.
Told through the point of view of the two characters living this story - immerse yourself in Matt Shaw's prequel to 'Happy Ever After' and learn the truth about what happened to Young Susie...
But remember.....
Good. Sense. Of. Humour. Essential.
In Susie, Peter thought he had found his perfect lady. The woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with... He just needed to convince her to feel the same - and if that meant kidnapping her then so be it.
Told through the point of view of the two characters living this story - immerse yourself in Matt Shaw's prequel to 'Happy Ever After' and learn the truth about what happened to Young Susie...
But remember.....
Good. Sense. Of. Humour. Essential.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2011
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About the author
Matt Shaw
529 books2,191 followersBiography
MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
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October 8, 2015
**** 4 Frozen Meal Stars ****
Well, book 2 in the Happy Ever After Series will leave you giggling, shocked and awed.
This books starts off before book 1 giving us a little better look into the head of Peter. I have to say, Peter has a scary brain really trying to be normal. There is fuzzy way to say it....PETER IS CRAZY AND WILL DO ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING to end anything that stands in his way.
"I want her.
I need her.
I'm going to have her."
Sadly Miss Susie really doesn't stand a change now that Peter has set his eyes and mind on her. He will stand at nothing to make her his own. After weeks of watching her at the grocery store and her home, he finally squeezes his way into her life with small talk. Being the suave man that he is, he gives her his cell number to call anytime.
Susie doesn't think much of it, but with a littler persuasion from her friend, she calls Peter. After one date, Peter is convinced Susie is THE ONE! He sets forth a plan to become in love and have a wonderful life together.
Susie has other ideas and Peter is not a part of them. When she send that "I just want to be friends" text, Peter's plan is full force stalker.
There is no such thing as just friends for Peter. He knows he loves her and that is all there is to it. If only Susie would not have fought Peter and his love.
"I've laid her on the garage floor, where I dragged her.
She looks peaceful: laying there....a sleeping angel, with a broker arm.
I know what needs to be done.
I just don't want to do it.
I would have loved you forever."
It is a very very scary, crazy place to live and I am so glad for my normal boring life!!
Fabulous story Matt Shaw!!!
Well, book 2 in the Happy Ever After Series will leave you giggling, shocked and awed.
This books starts off before book 1 giving us a little better look into the head of Peter. I have to say, Peter has a scary brain really trying to be normal. There is fuzzy way to say it....PETER IS CRAZY AND WILL DO ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING to end anything that stands in his way.
"I want her.
I need her.
I'm going to have her."
Sadly Miss Susie really doesn't stand a change now that Peter has set his eyes and mind on her. He will stand at nothing to make her his own. After weeks of watching her at the grocery store and her home, he finally squeezes his way into her life with small talk. Being the suave man that he is, he gives her his cell number to call anytime.
Susie doesn't think much of it, but with a littler persuasion from her friend, she calls Peter. After one date, Peter is convinced Susie is THE ONE! He sets forth a plan to become in love and have a wonderful life together.
Susie has other ideas and Peter is not a part of them. When she send that "I just want to be friends" text, Peter's plan is full force stalker.
There is no such thing as just friends for Peter. He knows he loves her and that is all there is to it. If only Susie would not have fought Peter and his love.
"I've laid her on the garage floor, where I dragged her.
She looks peaceful: laying there....a sleeping angel, with a broker arm.
I know what needs to be done.
I just don't want to do it.
I would have loved you forever."
It is a very very scary, crazy place to live and I am so glad for my normal boring life!!
Fabulous story Matt Shaw!!!
July 24, 2014
Loved this, not as much as book 1 but it was interesting to see Peter's beginnings!!
Oh Peter!!!
I’ll find someone else - after a suitable grieving period. I wonder , what is a suitable grieving period? Couple of hours? Longer? Shorter? I need to Google it after I’ve cleaned the mess up.
April 3, 2014
Funny....
but not as fast paced as HEA....
Can't wait to see what the future has in store for Vanessa!!
but not as fast paced as HEA....
Can't wait to see what the future has in store for Vanessa!!
April 4, 2014
Poor suzie but you taught him a lot..like take bags next time in case of annoying Ex's and don't waste the best food
April 3, 2014
i didnt enjot this one as much as the first, but will still read sequels
May 7, 2017
G.S.O.H Essential tells the story of Peter and Susie before he met Vanessa.
Very interesting and I loved reading it. Peter is such a nut. I wonder why he's like this and how he developed this...
Very interesting and I loved reading it. Peter is such a nut. I wonder why he's like this and how he developed this...
September 19, 2022
Men really be like that 💀
November 7, 2025
maybe peter’s one true love is a birdseye roast turkey (3.6 ⭐️)
June 30, 2012
This is the first in the 'Peter Chronicles' as I like to call them. It is the prequel to Happy Ever After. In this Peter is looking for 'The One' and he thinks he may have found her in the local supermarket. All he has to do is get her home...
Having read Happy Ever After before this, I knew somewhat what to expect and I wasn't disappointed. Just as dark and malevolent as it's successor, the events of this story serve as a sort of trial run for the events of Happy Ever After. Once again we find out Peter is not firing on all cylinders, and his idea of love and togetherness is truly warped. Seen through the eyes of both Peter and Susie in differing points of view, the story builds up to fever pitch tension. I recommend this totally, as a great start to a great series.
Having read Happy Ever After before this, I knew somewhat what to expect and I wasn't disappointed. Just as dark and malevolent as it's successor, the events of this story serve as a sort of trial run for the events of Happy Ever After. Once again we find out Peter is not firing on all cylinders, and his idea of love and togetherness is truly warped. Seen through the eyes of both Peter and Susie in differing points of view, the story builds up to fever pitch tension. I recommend this totally, as a great start to a great series.
July 16, 2013
don't know what to say about this except it's messed up. Glad to say I cOuldn't relate to the main character Peter, actually despised him before I figured what he was all about. Maybe I could of have it three stars because I got all the way through it but a little too disturbing for me to give it that much.
March 27, 2014
Really lets you inside Peter's head this time - gives a bit of background, explains why he has some of his issues! Looking forward to the next installment A Fresh Start
August 18, 2016
Utterly dreadful nonsense. Unoriginal idea - it's a shocking rip off of John Fowles' The Collector. Annoying and unengaging characters and outrageously implausible events.
I was looking for a new horror novelist. I'm still looking.
I was looking for a new horror novelist. I'm still looking.
August 12, 2012
Creepy-but in a good way. If you enjoy neurotic characters with overwhelming OCD tendencies, among other things, this book is well worth your time.
November 17, 2012
I thought that this was going to be funny...not so much. Downright creepy! I wouldn't read this if you're dating, plan on dating, or even having a thought of meeting someone in the future.
June 6, 2013
I was just a little creeped out by this book. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great....somehow though, I couldn't put it down. I hope to never know a man like the main character....
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September 1, 2014Crazy!! Not as fast paced as the first and definitely not as sick and twisted, but yet I continued to read it as I was already sucked in! Matt Shaw you surely don't let a fan down!!!
June 24, 2024
Enjoyed as much as the first book .
November 28, 2012
This twisted tale will make you never want to go on a blind date again. It was a great read.
July 21, 2015
So creepy!
November 6, 2015
Good creepy story, but way too many typos.
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