The Pact

by Peter Lawrence

Set in the fast pace of New York City's skyline looming in the background; intertwine erotic arousal, consequences of sex, and the complexity of emotions we meet Kennedy, Claire and Octavia; 3 sensuous women from very different walks of life, as they contract HIV, through promiscuity, infidelity and freak accidents, then collectively decide to join forces deliberately spread the disease as they discover what manages to devastatingly affect their lives and surroundings, along with the people they come in contact with; as the mission of vengeance seemingly transforms to an epiphanous road to self-worth.Explore this journey with Kennedy, Claire and Octavia, as fate forces them to deal with their demons, while they are taken to their emotional edge and back. As an act of revenge for these women, sex becomes their most dangerous weapons to regain what they feel they’ve lost. Leading dual lives, fate eventually forces them to battle their own truths and come to terms with what is really important to them; salvaging happiness. “The Pact” is thought provoking and brow raising and opens the door of 3 beautiful women who fit the profile of the typical professional women we see every day. The storyline is given vivid detail and is filled with wavering emotions, understanding, revenge, remorse, and the quest for acceptance and forgiveness. From the 1st page “The Pact” engulfs your attention and you won’t be able to put it down until you’re done.

157 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 21, 2011

About the author

Peter Lawrence was born and raised in Singapore and lives all over the world. He has been able to retire well before the normal retirement age not because he won a lottery, inherited wealth, or joined a start-up. In fact, he has humble beginnings. Peter attributes his early retirement to his minimalist lifestyle.



The life of a minimalist does not have to be deprived. Rather, it is simple living focused on what is truly needed to make a person happy and can be filled with enriching experiences—as demonstrated by Peter’s life.



Peter spent time in the army and in the monastery. He has bungee-jumped in New Zealand and sky dived in Australia. He has floated on the lowest point of Earth and ridden a camel to the Great Pyramids. He also spent time in Europe, South America, and Central America. Peter holds a Bachelor in Information Technology from an Australian University and an Executive MBA from an American University.