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Four men have been raped and murdered in London and the Metropolitan Police think Devlin Pope, an American businessman, had something to do with it. Why? Because while reeling from news that his mother’s body had been discovered twenty years
after her disappearance, he sexually assaulted a young British constable who was working undercover to help catch the maniac.
Of course, Devlin is arrested and the police don’t even begin to believe anything he tells them, despite him obviously being horrified at the torturous deaths that were inflicted on innocent men. Besides, he can prove he was in America when three of the murders occurred. Problem is, he also has a history of brutalizing men who’ve crossed him. But since Reg, that constable, had done nothing to anger his inner beast -- except be in the wrong place at the wrong time -- Devlin’s explanations sound false to everyone ... even himself.
Why? He’s experiencing something he never has, before -- shame over his actions -- and he’s spinning headlong into chaos ... because he has fallen in love with Reg, a man who’s married, has children, is heterosexual ... and hates even the thought of being near him.
Then Devlin learns the police do have another suspect and they are hoping he will help prove that man is the murderer. Instead, he comes to believe they have narrowed their focus to the wrong individual, but they won’t listen to his suspicions. Now he must find the killer, himself ... because to his horror, since Reg looks like the dead men he has continued to put himself in harm’s way -- and it appears he has become the madman’s next target.
And there seems to be nothing Devlin can do to keep a man he loves but knows he can never have from being butchered.
after her disappearance, he sexually assaulted a young British constable who was working undercover to help catch the maniac.
Of course, Devlin is arrested and the police don’t even begin to believe anything he tells them, despite him obviously being horrified at the torturous deaths that were inflicted on innocent men. Besides, he can prove he was in America when three of the murders occurred. Problem is, he also has a history of brutalizing men who’ve crossed him. But since Reg, that constable, had done nothing to anger his inner beast -- except be in the wrong place at the wrong time -- Devlin’s explanations sound false to everyone ... even himself.
Why? He’s experiencing something he never has, before -- shame over his actions -- and he’s spinning headlong into chaos ... because he has fallen in love with Reg, a man who’s married, has children, is heterosexual ... and hates even the thought of being near him.
Then Devlin learns the police do have another suspect and they are hoping he will help prove that man is the murderer. Instead, he comes to believe they have narrowed their focus to the wrong individual, but they won’t listen to his suspicions. Now he must find the killer, himself ... because to his horror, since Reg looks like the dead men he has continued to put himself in harm’s way -- and it appears he has become the madman’s next target.
And there seems to be nothing Devlin can do to keep a man he loves but knows he can never have from being butchered.
- GenresDarkM M RomanceMystery
316 pages, Paperback
Published December 21, 2018
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About the author
Kyle Michel Sullivan
32 books104 followersI am a writer and self-involved artist who’s lived in London and Honolulu, and a dozen places in-between. I’ve also traveled around the world, and some of my artwork has been purchased by collectors.
I used to write screenplays and have won numerous awards for them...despite none being produced. That’s how "A Place of Safety" began life—as an idea for one, twenty-five years ago. But it deepened and expanded and changed direction and became the life of an Irish Catholic boy during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. I’m currently working on a gothic horror novel dealing with an ancient tale of harpies that live in the caves of the Cliffs of Moher, on Ireland’s far west coast.
In my writing, I’ve tried to build characters as vivid and real as possible and have a lot of fun doing it...mixed with angst, anger, amazement…and sometimes vicious arguments with the characters in each book. I like to think I’ve done well by them.
My books are available through Amazon, B&N, BAM!, Powell’s Books, and your local independent book shop.
I used to write screenplays and have won numerous awards for them...despite none being produced. That’s how "A Place of Safety" began life—as an idea for one, twenty-five years ago. But it deepened and expanded and changed direction and became the life of an Irish Catholic boy during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. I’m currently working on a gothic horror novel dealing with an ancient tale of harpies that live in the caves of the Cliffs of Moher, on Ireland’s far west coast.
In my writing, I’ve tried to build characters as vivid and real as possible and have a lot of fun doing it...mixed with angst, anger, amazement…and sometimes vicious arguments with the characters in each book. I like to think I’ve done well by them.
My books are available through Amazon, B&N, BAM!, Powell’s Books, and your local independent book shop.
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October 20, 2019
My review is purely subjective, but this is the darkest book I've written since "How To Rape A Straight Guy." Available through https://www.smashwords.com/books/sear..., it's a murder mystery told in first person by a man who uses rape as punishment against men who cross him ... until he does it to a young man who's completely innocent and sends his world crashing into chaos.
Devlin Pope is close to insanity, though he doesn't realize it until he sees a young man on the London underground, fixates on him then follows him off the train and attacks him. From that point on, everything he believes about himself is up for question as he explains why he raped other men -- like a billionaire brat who ripped his family off for hundreds of thousands of dollars ... and a jock who was working with some friends to brutalize Devlin, in college ... and even a salesman who stole business from his company.
On top of this, he's accused of helping rape and murder four men in the London area and the police are not accepting his excuses and explanations ... until they decide they might be able to make use of them.
The story is harsh and cruel and romantic as Devlin works through his situation and comes to a new understanding of himself. Maybe.
Devlin Pope is close to insanity, though he doesn't realize it until he sees a young man on the London underground, fixates on him then follows him off the train and attacks him. From that point on, everything he believes about himself is up for question as he explains why he raped other men -- like a billionaire brat who ripped his family off for hundreds of thousands of dollars ... and a jock who was working with some friends to brutalize Devlin, in college ... and even a salesman who stole business from his company.
On top of this, he's accused of helping rape and murder four men in the London area and the police are not accepting his excuses and explanations ... until they decide they might be able to make use of them.
The story is harsh and cruel and romantic as Devlin works through his situation and comes to a new understanding of himself. Maybe.
March 25, 2022
So.
I have been reviewing less lately. More time to read! But this one I have to comment on.
During the first 50% or so of the book I stopped multiple times to give myself a break from Devlin and his thoughts and actions. His history is revealed a little at a time, alternating between the present and the past as he reveals to other characters what he has done and experienced.
I outright hate Devlin. I can handle the story from his point of view. I can deal with the graphic descriptions of multiple clearly noncon rape scenarios. What really ruined it for me was making this guy the hero. The good guy. The HEA for the guy who deserves to be neutered. The ending was absurd and repulsive. Not for me it seems.
I have been reviewing less lately. More time to read! But this one I have to comment on.
During the first 50% or so of the book I stopped multiple times to give myself a break from Devlin and his thoughts and actions. His history is revealed a little at a time, alternating between the present and the past as he reveals to other characters what he has done and experienced.
I outright hate Devlin. I can handle the story from his point of view. I can deal with the graphic descriptions of multiple clearly noncon rape scenarios. What really ruined it for me was making this guy the hero. The good guy. The HEA for the guy who deserves to be neutered. The ending was absurd and repulsive. Not for me it seems.
April 15, 2020
It is supposed to be one of the darkest books that the author has ever written. However, after reading it, I feel surprisingly, happy and uplifted.
The story starts as a heinous crime and is certainly on its way to become a tragedy. Somehow, a ray of tenderness and kindness shines through the darkest and deepest corner in the heart of the protagonist. Instead of being the young man's destroyer, the protagonist turns into his protector, and in return, he saves his humanity. It is really a story of "love trumps hate". It is just amazing to see something so horrible can morph into something so beautiful in the end as long as you give up hate and let love and forgiveness take charge of your heart. It is never too late.
Besides, as a erotica/thriller fiction, the story has all the right ingredients and right amount: Riveting story line, hot sex scenes including some NC scenes to the bad guy (can't emphasize enough and should never ever be condoned in real life in any case). what more do you want?!
The story starts as a heinous crime and is certainly on its way to become a tragedy. Somehow, a ray of tenderness and kindness shines through the darkest and deepest corner in the heart of the protagonist. Instead of being the young man's destroyer, the protagonist turns into his protector, and in return, he saves his humanity. It is really a story of "love trumps hate". It is just amazing to see something so horrible can morph into something so beautiful in the end as long as you give up hate and let love and forgiveness take charge of your heart. It is never too late.
Besides, as a erotica/thriller fiction, the story has all the right ingredients and right amount: Riveting story line, hot sex scenes including some NC scenes to the bad guy (can't emphasize enough and should never ever be condoned in real life in any case). what more do you want?!
December 16, 2019
I never know how to review Kyle's books without giving anything away so I'll say this..I loved this book....Devlin is quite the character....He dishes out revenge on those who have gone against him..When he attacks a constable his life changes and not completely for the better..I love Dev and his ways...He goes through a pretty tough time but all comes good in the end....A brilliant read x
December 8, 2019
3,5 stars, rounded up
This was a dark kind of book throughout, the MC had some really sick tendencies but I still felt some sympathy for him.
But the last 25% or so, was completely rushed and a little too incredulously written. As if the author wanted to tie all the loose ends as quickly as possible. And that was truly a shame.
This was a dark kind of book throughout, the MC had some really sick tendencies but I still felt some sympathy for him.
But the last 25% or so, was completely rushed and a little too incredulously written. As if the author wanted to tie all the loose ends as quickly as possible. And that was truly a shame.
May 1, 2019
What a roller coaster ride. I was offered a free copy of this book in return for an honest review but, in the end, didn't need the copy as I already owned the book. Putting in a review though is only fair.
Do not be put off by the idea that Dev has been accused of raping and murdering four men and his personal history makes him the perfect suspect but this book is so much more complex. There is no black and white here - only many shades of grey.
The book is a murder mystery and there are so many possible suspects. I wasn't surprised about who was behind what was happening but the reasons about what was happening are more complex.
I don't want to give anything away so I will just say now that the book is well written, well edited and definitely well thought out.
I will be reading more of Kyle's books.
Do not be put off by the idea that Dev has been accused of raping and murdering four men and his personal history makes him the perfect suspect but this book is so much more complex. There is no black and white here - only many shades of grey.
The book is a murder mystery and there are so many possible suspects. I wasn't surprised about who was behind what was happening but the reasons about what was happening are more complex.
I don't want to give anything away so I will just say now that the book is well written, well edited and definitely well thought out.
I will be reading more of Kyle's books.
June 6, 2021
I’ve had this in my library for god only knows how long...no idea why I waited to read it. Real damn enjoyable!
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