Perfected Sinfulness

by Michael Gilbert

Sometimes small towns harbor the most sinister secrets. A chance meeting at a café reunites Franki with her old high school classmate, Eli, who has returned to their hometown. Franki is urged by her friend, Ryah, to overcome her bashfulness and pursue him. But Ryah has plans of her own. The beautiful and seductive Ryah can have any man that she wants, but forbidden pleasure excites her, so she targets Eli. Ryah is also having an affair with Bo, the local detective. He visits her, despite being involved with the emotionally damaged Scarlett, whose secret past threatens to ignite a series of events that could destroy everyone. Narrated through six different perspectives, Perfected Sinfulness exposes the dangerous nature of interpersonal relationships when narcissism and manipulation become the primary modes of interaction. Suspicion and dishonesty contaminate relationships as everyone pursues their own interests. The ensuing aftermath guarantees no one will escape unharmed.

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First published December 12, 2013

About the author

Michael Gilbert attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Indiana State University as a student-athlete. Since graduation, he has taught high school psychology and sociology in Indiana. Michael holds a graduate degree in philosophy from the University of Illinois at Springfield. He is the author of Adieu: The Eternal Verity, Sisyphus's Joy: Revised Edition, Modern Happiness, and Perfected Sinfulness.

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Reviews

[Adam Lawler]

Not a bad short novel, especially for the price. It's not perfect. I'd like to have seen more character developmnt. I wish each storyteller would have written in a different style. But the characters and plot are interesting. Kept me wanting to read. If you're looking for a quick weekend read, I'd recommend this book.

[Yvonne deSousa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was excited to receive this book as the winner of a Goodreads giveaway and it definitely held my interest as an easy summer read. I would have liked more plot and character development but if you are looking for something light, this fits the bill.

[Rhian · Rating 3 out of 5]

enjoyed the 1st half but thought the book ended too soon and seemed quite rushed, I would read this author again