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The Wild Type
Told through the first person narrative of Jason Murdoch The Wild Type invites readers with an open mind, a peculiar taste for aesthetics, imagination, and language.
For Jason Murdoch satisfaction has always been elusive. Bianka suffers from a bad case of restlessness, bored and boggled with useless feelings, her hunger for an outlet takes precedent. At first with seemingly not so innocent pastimes, catching the occasional glimpse into the lives of more wayward peers. But, soon enough her curiosity and the claws of fate get the best of her. Leading her into the life of Jason Murdoch with the murkiness of a soft dream, the answer he was seeking. . .until the dreaded nightmare of reality ensnares them both in a lethal trap. . .
Beautiful, suggestive and disturbing, heightened with a painful brand of realism.
The work of Devon West explores obscurity in emotions, unhealthy obsessions, the perception of time; manias and mental paralysis. Isolation, the reoccurring nightmare of existence coupled with the terror of sudden insight.
Merging the present with the past and the uncertainty of the future in, the spiral of life, death, pleasure and pain; preserving the illusions, lying in between.
The subjects are those hidden in the apparent ordinary walks of life; perverse and haunting, not allowing their story to be left untold.
The text does not correspond to typical genre fiction, although it contains certain elements of ‘classic horror’.
Recommended for adult readers.
For Jason Murdoch satisfaction has always been elusive. Bianka suffers from a bad case of restlessness, bored and boggled with useless feelings, her hunger for an outlet takes precedent. At first with seemingly not so innocent pastimes, catching the occasional glimpse into the lives of more wayward peers. But, soon enough her curiosity and the claws of fate get the best of her. Leading her into the life of Jason Murdoch with the murkiness of a soft dream, the answer he was seeking. . .until the dreaded nightmare of reality ensnares them both in a lethal trap. . .
Beautiful, suggestive and disturbing, heightened with a painful brand of realism.
The work of Devon West explores obscurity in emotions, unhealthy obsessions, the perception of time; manias and mental paralysis. Isolation, the reoccurring nightmare of existence coupled with the terror of sudden insight.
Merging the present with the past and the uncertainty of the future in, the spiral of life, death, pleasure and pain; preserving the illusions, lying in between.
The subjects are those hidden in the apparent ordinary walks of life; perverse and haunting, not allowing their story to be left untold.
The text does not correspond to typical genre fiction, although it contains certain elements of ‘classic horror’.
Recommended for adult readers.
133 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 18, 2015
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February 7, 2018
Devon West is such an intriguing author. Thus far the most invigorating appreciation for her work comes from the way her words are vividly woven in brilliant imagery. It’s as if she takes her divine talent for painting and affords the reader the same experience in words. I was late to the party lol in purchasing this beauty but I am forever grateful for being exposed to Devon West the Author/Artist. Best Regards - Ki
May 5, 2016
An entrancing book by a genius author. Each chapter filled with rich metaphors and a delightfully dark story that keeps the reader guessing.
There are so many wondrous parts to this book that profoundly resonated me, and I believe any who reads this masterfully presented book. Here is one of many great lines, "I am the dealer of illusions stealing from the children while being watched through a double-sided mirror in a sound proof booth that delivers thoughts through feeding tubes." WOW! Each word used makes me want to read everything the author writes.
Raw and broken, the author describes Bianka in such a way by painting every scene she is in, allowing us to know this cold being who has been through so much in her short life. Curious and subversive, but this time she bit off more than she could chew when she meets Jason.
I should say no more of the story, but know that you will be taken by each part, feeling every moment as though you are with the character, watching and experiencing.
There are so many wondrous parts to this book that profoundly resonated me, and I believe any who reads this masterfully presented book. Here is one of many great lines, "I am the dealer of illusions stealing from the children while being watched through a double-sided mirror in a sound proof booth that delivers thoughts through feeding tubes." WOW! Each word used makes me want to read everything the author writes.
Raw and broken, the author describes Bianka in such a way by painting every scene she is in, allowing us to know this cold being who has been through so much in her short life. Curious and subversive, but this time she bit off more than she could chew when she meets Jason.
I should say no more of the story, but know that you will be taken by each part, feeling every moment as though you are with the character, watching and experiencing.
June 16, 2016
this book gets really good after the first couple pages, beautifully dark and twisted , keeps you engaged .
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