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Prey
By day, Ethan Grace is a lovable husband with a beautiful wife and his own carpentry business. By night, he’s a serial rapist with a ravenous appetite for black women.Ethan has eluded authorities for over a year, terrorizing the black community of Dallas, Texas while feeding his sick craving for fear and brutality.But every good thing comes to an end and just when Ethan’s obsession reaches its boiling point, he ends up in the path of a deranged woman who is eager to turn him from predator to her own personal prey.
96 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2018
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Stacy-Deanne
169 books327 followersStacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne) is an award-winning and bestselling novelist of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction novels.
Her work includes Everlasting, Melody, Bruised, and Captivated. Stacy is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award nominee.
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Her work includes Everlasting, Melody, Bruised, and Captivated. Stacy is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award nominee.
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August 17, 2019
I enjoyed this short, but thrilling book. Ethan was an out of control rapist whose marriage was on the rocks. The gag is, he is the cause of the turmoil in his marriage because he raped his own wife. She had no idea it was the man she shared a bed with every night and trusted with her life. You see, Ethan went on long walks at night to “clear his head”. One such night he broke into his own home clad, with a mask, and raped his wife at knifepoint.
Of course, after being raped, Tina is not so giving in the bedroom department. She absolutely shuts down, except when her boss touches her. Speaking of that douche bag. He is the walking talking poster boy for sexual harassment. He was borderline rapist himself, always touching and forcibly kissing her. He even cornered her at work in front of his employees.
Getting back to the main subject, the rapist! Ethan raped several black women all over town. The cops have a theory, and as they are closing in on him, a new player enters. A woman calls Ethan and messes with his mind. She knows he is the rapist and threatens him. She even calls his wife.
I won’t ruin the rest of the book, but let’s just say he gets what’s coming to him. This was a fast read and the story kept me engaged. I was hoping for a little torture for Ethan, but you can’t always get what you want. Lol.
Of course, after being raped, Tina is not so giving in the bedroom department. She absolutely shuts down, except when her boss touches her. Speaking of that douche bag. He is the walking talking poster boy for sexual harassment. He was borderline rapist himself, always touching and forcibly kissing her. He even cornered her at work in front of his employees.
Getting back to the main subject, the rapist! Ethan raped several black women all over town. The cops have a theory, and as they are closing in on him, a new player enters. A woman calls Ethan and messes with his mind. She knows he is the rapist and threatens him. She even calls his wife.
I won’t ruin the rest of the book, but let’s just say he gets what’s coming to him. This was a fast read and the story kept me engaged. I was hoping for a little torture for Ethan, but you can’t always get what you want. Lol.
October 17, 2018
Cool read
Dark and definitely a thriller. I can see how this book can be very triggering for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, so be warned. Otherwise, I say go off the ride. It’s a short, easy read with interesting characters.
Dark and definitely a thriller. I can see how this book can be very triggering for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, so be warned. Otherwise, I say go off the ride. It’s a short, easy read with interesting characters.
September 26, 2018
Wow. A twisted story. Ethan was a serial rapist and Jane was a serial killer. Mind blown. 🤯
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September 21, 2018
Great
This was a different read for me and I didn't like it, I LOVED IT. Ethan was pathetic. Tina was loyal and trusting. A must read.
This was a different read for me and I didn't like it, I LOVED IT. Ethan was pathetic. Tina was loyal and trusting. A must read.
September 10, 2018
Wow!!!
Wow that was some crazy stuff. Never a dull moment. Full of drama and suspense. Awesome writing never a disappointment. Really enjoyed the book.
Wow that was some crazy stuff. Never a dull moment. Full of drama and suspense. Awesome writing never a disappointment. Really enjoyed the book.
September 8, 2018
Wow!!!
4.5/5 stars is my rating. This plot line was different and I liked it. Ethan had a bad condition and unfortunately for his wife Tina she was a victim to it and many others. Jane was a mystery but I had a inkling there was more to her. That ending was insane!!!! Another great read Stacy... Keep them coming!!!
4.5/5 stars is my rating. This plot line was different and I liked it. Ethan had a bad condition and unfortunately for his wife Tina she was a victim to it and many others. Jane was a mystery but I had a inkling there was more to her. That ending was insane!!!! Another great read Stacy... Keep them coming!!!
January 21, 2019
Not what I expected
The ideal of the storyline is a good one. Besides the fact that Tina was having an emotional affair with her boss and Jane was a murderer, the police were inept.
Why not get a warrant to search the house and subpoena Ethan for a DNA test? They had probable cause.
No. Asking the wife to search the house and get Ethan to come in for a DNA test made absolutely no sense.
Jane was no better than Ethan.
The ideal of the storyline is a good one. Besides the fact that Tina was having an emotional affair with her boss and Jane was a murderer, the police were inept.
Why not get a warrant to search the house and subpoena Ethan for a DNA test? They had probable cause.
No. Asking the wife to search the house and get Ethan to come in for a DNA test made absolutely no sense.
Jane was no better than Ethan.
March 15, 2019
Wow!
That's all I can seriously say about this book. You have to read it for yourself to truly understand my WOW. This book is totally not what I expected. It's well written I must say. It's dark. It's twisted. I'm floored, to say the least.
That's all I can seriously say about this book. You have to read it for yourself to truly understand my WOW. This book is totally not what I expected. It's well written I must say. It's dark. It's twisted. I'm floored, to say the least.
May 23, 2020
Good concept but,
I love the idea of a predator turned prey. However, the execution of is poor. None of the characters ever really become real and there are no descriptions or explanations as to what's going on.
I love the idea of a predator turned prey. However, the execution of is poor. None of the characters ever really become real and there are no descriptions or explanations as to what's going on.
May 13, 2023
This fell flat for me which is a shame because the premise is insane! We have a rapist on the loose and the tables are turned when the hunter becomes the prey. I wanted this to be darker and more intense but it felt glossed over and light even with the heavy subject matter. I'm disappointed 😒
December 2, 2018
Loved it
I do believe, this is some Dexter moves. Predator stalking predator. A nice departure from the normal bwwm read, and I loved this!!
I do believe, this is some Dexter moves. Predator stalking predator. A nice departure from the normal bwwm read, and I loved this!!
December 3, 2018
Talk about crazy.....
This book had another whole meaning to the word. It was obvious but with a twist. I'm not sure what I'd want his punishment to be
This book had another whole meaning to the word. It was obvious but with a twist. I'm not sure what I'd want his punishment to be
July 29, 2019
2.5 stars - The plot was rough but could have been written better. Too choppy and needed to be fleshed out a little more. If it had been longer, it would have been a DNF. Just not for me.
August 4, 2019
The absolute worst
Don't read this mod but it. Complete waste of money. I was hoping for a lot more, I was not satisfied.
Don't read this mod but it. Complete waste of money. I was hoping for a lot more, I was not satisfied.
October 13, 2019
Not Love
Not my husband! The wife sometime is the last to know, but not really! She knew something was wrong! Truth?
Not my husband! The wife sometime is the last to know, but not really! She knew something was wrong! Truth?
October 29, 2023
Ok
This book was just ok way to short but not enough details skip a lot of parts for it to be a good book
This book was just ok way to short but not enough details skip a lot of parts for it to be a good book
January 26, 2024
I knew who it was
But the ending still got me. It was a nice switcheroo. There was a lOT to unpack it was wild and crazy ride but interesting
But the ending still got me. It was a nice switcheroo. There was a lOT to unpack it was wild and crazy ride but interesting
November 17, 2018
Lots of intrigue in this tale. A nice, creative change from the typical romantic storyline. The heroine was successful and the “hero” was a regular joe — well, as regular as he could be. Still, you almost felt sympathy for him in his plight and relationship with his wife.
I understand having a different kind of ending and liked that it was atypical. The only issue was that it was abrupt and didn’t arrive naturally. It left the reader wondering if there would be a part two. Nevertheless, I look forward to reading more in this style from this author.
I understand having a different kind of ending and liked that it was atypical. The only issue was that it was abrupt and didn’t arrive naturally. It left the reader wondering if there would be a part two. Nevertheless, I look forward to reading more in this style from this author.
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