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This Family Sucks! Sincerely Yours, Peter Frazier
Have you ever thought that maybe you didn’t belong? Have you ever looked around at your family members and thought, there is no way I am related to these people?
Both Peter Frazier and Trent Lockley thought this about the families they were born into.
Two boys, the same age, miles apart. They are both from small Texas towns, born in the same hospital, on the same day. However, their lives turned out to be nothing alike.
The Frazier family is a large, lively bunch. The fact that they are close-knit and share every detail of their lives with each other always seemed a little strange to Peter. Although he loves every one of his six siblings and his overly affectionate parents, he couldn’t help but feel out of place around them.
Trent Lockley is an only child born to abusive parents and spent most of his life posing as a punching bag for the town drunks. As he grew into a young man, his anger grew with him. Trent got in a lot of trouble as an adolescent. He would start fights at school frequently, and once he grew up and got even bigger than his drug addict father, he started fights at home.
It is the summer of 1996; the Frazier family are preparing for Peter’s High School graduation, and Peter is a little nervous because he has yet to make any plans for his future. He always figured that once he turned eighteen, he would hit the road and never look back, but now that the day is here, he isn’t so sure. The idea of leaving his family, mainly his baby sister Tallulah behind now scares him.
Right before the two strangers turn eighteen, they cross paths. Trent has somehow managed to wiggle his way into the Frazier’s life, and Peter becomes suspicious of this newcomer and starts to question everything about him. The rest of the Frazier family seem to be blinded by Trent’s charm and simply adore him.
A dark cloud is hovering over the once perfect household. At every turn, the Frazier family get nothing but devastating news. Peter is not sure what this Trent character is capable of, but since his arrival, everything has gone wrong, so he must have something to do with it. Peter starts to piece the puzzle together but is it too late? Once the truth is discovered, Peter starts to realize that his family doesn’t actually suck as much as he initially thought.
Both Peter Frazier and Trent Lockley thought this about the families they were born into.
Two boys, the same age, miles apart. They are both from small Texas towns, born in the same hospital, on the same day. However, their lives turned out to be nothing alike.
The Frazier family is a large, lively bunch. The fact that they are close-knit and share every detail of their lives with each other always seemed a little strange to Peter. Although he loves every one of his six siblings and his overly affectionate parents, he couldn’t help but feel out of place around them.
Trent Lockley is an only child born to abusive parents and spent most of his life posing as a punching bag for the town drunks. As he grew into a young man, his anger grew with him. Trent got in a lot of trouble as an adolescent. He would start fights at school frequently, and once he grew up and got even bigger than his drug addict father, he started fights at home.
It is the summer of 1996; the Frazier family are preparing for Peter’s High School graduation, and Peter is a little nervous because he has yet to make any plans for his future. He always figured that once he turned eighteen, he would hit the road and never look back, but now that the day is here, he isn’t so sure. The idea of leaving his family, mainly his baby sister Tallulah behind now scares him.
Right before the two strangers turn eighteen, they cross paths. Trent has somehow managed to wiggle his way into the Frazier’s life, and Peter becomes suspicious of this newcomer and starts to question everything about him. The rest of the Frazier family seem to be blinded by Trent’s charm and simply adore him.
A dark cloud is hovering over the once perfect household. At every turn, the Frazier family get nothing but devastating news. Peter is not sure what this Trent character is capable of, but since his arrival, everything has gone wrong, so he must have something to do with it. Peter starts to piece the puzzle together but is it too late? Once the truth is discovered, Peter starts to realize that his family doesn’t actually suck as much as he initially thought.
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360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2020
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About the author
Leigh M. Hall
16 books374 followersLeigh is a believer in fairytales, the kind that keep some people up at night.
She lives in Texas with her family of gremlins and their amazing dogs. Not only does she love the heat, but she is preparing herself just in case there, in fact, will be a hell at the end of all this.
Growing up, she spent most of her time in the land of fictional characters and kept her head buried in a book. With ideas continually running around in her strange mind, she decided to dip her toes into writing.
Leigh published her first novel, Girl Bully (a best-selling psychological thriller), in 2020. Since then, she has published many more intensely dark and captivating novels. Many of her books can be listened to through Audible and Apple books.
Leigh loves staying in touch with her fans. You can follow her through her newsletter and many social media sites. She is very active in the writing community. You can find her at an in-person signing at any point during the year, including the incredible Wild Dead Wood Reads held during Wild Bills days in South Dakota every summer. She also attends Wanderlust in San Antonio, Texas, an event known for attracting a plethora of different readers.
Over the last few years, Leigh has been very busy building her career as a writer. She is a Houston Writer’s Guild member and an active in-person member/contributor to the 20 books community. She is also a sponsoring author for The Bookworm Box/Bookbonanza, a Texas-based charity bookstore, and event. As of 2022, Leigh is now an associate member of International Thriller Writers (ITW).
She lives in Texas with her family of gremlins and their amazing dogs. Not only does she love the heat, but she is preparing herself just in case there, in fact, will be a hell at the end of all this.
Growing up, she spent most of her time in the land of fictional characters and kept her head buried in a book. With ideas continually running around in her strange mind, she decided to dip her toes into writing.
Leigh published her first novel, Girl Bully (a best-selling psychological thriller), in 2020. Since then, she has published many more intensely dark and captivating novels. Many of her books can be listened to through Audible and Apple books.
Leigh loves staying in touch with her fans. You can follow her through her newsletter and many social media sites. She is very active in the writing community. You can find her at an in-person signing at any point during the year, including the incredible Wild Dead Wood Reads held during Wild Bills days in South Dakota every summer. She also attends Wanderlust in San Antonio, Texas, an event known for attracting a plethora of different readers.
Over the last few years, Leigh has been very busy building her career as a writer. She is a Houston Writer’s Guild member and an active in-person member/contributor to the 20 books community. She is also a sponsoring author for The Bookworm Box/Bookbonanza, a Texas-based charity bookstore, and event. As of 2022, Leigh is now an associate member of International Thriller Writers (ITW).
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December 22, 2020
Fuck where do I begin.... you will fall asleep with an open book if you read this suspense novel..... I love every character and that is very hard to do..... Leigh M Hall knocked it out the fuckin park with this one!!!!! Fuckin Peter Frazier.....
December 17, 2020
I didn't know what I was going into, until I started the book but I'm glad I didn't..This book took me by surprise and I most definitely enjoyed it! I can't say much without spoiling, but you'll not regret reading it!!
April 28, 2022
Have you ever felt like there was a possibility that you might have been switched up at the hospital at birth?
If you found out you had: Do you think you’d be outraged? Do you think you’d be jealous? Do you think you’d kill to have someone else’s life?
Peter Frazier and Trent Lockley feel like they don’t quite fit in with their families.
One of them believes he was switched at birth and wants to be a part of his ‘real’ family.
I originally bought this book because the title was funny, and I’m so glad I did. Although this book did have some hilarious parts, it gives you more suspense, thrills, and chills.
While reading, I began rooting for a relationship that wasn’t supposed to be a relationship at all.
Don’t let it fool you, this book has some very twisted content inside.
I loved the 90s nostalgia written throughout!
I really enjoyed this read!
If you found out you had: Do you think you’d be outraged? Do you think you’d be jealous? Do you think you’d kill to have someone else’s life?
Peter Frazier and Trent Lockley feel like they don’t quite fit in with their families.
One of them believes he was switched at birth and wants to be a part of his ‘real’ family.
I originally bought this book because the title was funny, and I’m so glad I did. Although this book did have some hilarious parts, it gives you more suspense, thrills, and chills.
While reading, I began rooting for a relationship that wasn’t supposed to be a relationship at all.
Don’t let it fool you, this book has some very twisted content inside.
I loved the 90s nostalgia written throughout!
I really enjoyed this read!
April 24, 2022
A twisted family and a sociopath. All I can say is, poor Peter!
February 16, 2022
I started the Kindle version of this book & switched to the Audible version. I’m super glad I have both because DAMN! I NEEDED to hear this ending through my ears!!!!
At first, I thought Peter was gonna be a cry baby. I ended up loving him. I hoped through the whole book that “Trent” was right about his baby swapping theory. But then….I wanted Peter & Talulah together & not as siblings. Weird, I know. Just trust me & read it.
As usual, Leigh M Hall shocked us with her twisted storytelling. I just feel sorry for Bethany. :( Poor Grandma.
This book is a good example of how we as individuals are a product environment. Be nice to your kids.
At first, I thought Peter was gonna be a cry baby. I ended up loving him. I hoped through the whole book that “Trent” was right about his baby swapping theory. But then….I wanted Peter & Talulah together & not as siblings. Weird, I know. Just trust me & read it.
As usual, Leigh M Hall shocked us with her twisted storytelling. I just feel sorry for Bethany. :( Poor Grandma.
This book is a good example of how we as individuals are a product environment. Be nice to your kids.
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February 17, 2022
This book is weird in the best way. It's so twisted. I love the Frazier family. I was drawn in very quickly. The villain writing is on point. The details put into this story are so good. The end left me speechless. Definitely recommend.
December 23, 2020
This book is just a wild ride. The suspense and the suspicion. The way the author presented the story and how it played out. This was not what I thought it would be from the cover, but I was so glad I was wrong. This is a must read. It was twisted and dark and just simply wonderfully entertaining. This is just a gotta read book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 23, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. This is the second book I have
read from this Author. I was not disappointed. Its a page
turner. I hated having to stop and put it down.
I related to several chapters of this book. Oh , to be young
and in high school. My absolute favorite part of this book ,
is that I was into the book as inside it and was right there
like watching the pages come alive.
Great read.
read from this Author. I was not disappointed. Its a page
turner. I hated having to stop and put it down.
I related to several chapters of this book. Oh , to be young
and in high school. My absolute favorite part of this book ,
is that I was into the book as inside it and was right there
like watching the pages come alive.
Great read.
February 20, 2021
This was nuts! I won't lie, it took me a few pages to get sucked in. And once I was, I couldn't stop reading. Intensely weird and straight out of someone's worst nightmare... this one kept me on edge until the last page.
July 15, 2021
I met Leigh at a book fair. The novel has some great dialogue but her style of telling over showing drew me out of the story. I like to learn information for myself.
February 6, 2021
Ms. Hall does it again.. love the twists at the end.. 2 thumbs way up
January 17, 2021
I couldn’t put this book down. My children went hungry for a couple of days (don’t worry; they’re fine now).
This author has a taste for twistedness as shown in her previous book ‘Girl Bully’, and this book is no different.
Peter Frazier is your typical teenager born into a large family. He’s tired of their shit. Then comes along a seriously damaged individual who tries to take them away. Not today, Trent!
The only critique I have is that I wish it were longer. But I have that same complaint with any book I don’t want to end. The ending couldn’t have been better.
This author has a taste for twistedness as shown in her previous book ‘Girl Bully’, and this book is no different.
Peter Frazier is your typical teenager born into a large family. He’s tired of their shit. Then comes along a seriously damaged individual who tries to take them away. Not today, Trent!
The only critique I have is that I wish it were longer. But I have that same complaint with any book I don’t want to end. The ending couldn’t have been better.
February 6, 2022
*Edited to say...
I just found out that there is more!!! Can't wait, Vladimir is going to have his own little story. This family is insane and I love them. I would love to see this book as an HBO series or something.
Not what I expected. So intoxicating, I need more.
I just found out that there is more!!! Can't wait, Vladimir is going to have his own little story. This family is insane and I love them. I would love to see this book as an HBO series or something.
Not what I expected. So intoxicating, I need more.
May 1, 2022
When I first started reading, I thought this is going to be boring. I kept going and glad I did. The book had many twists and surprises. I kept putting the book down every few chapters, but midway I was thinking how is it going to end? I was surprised. Great book!!
March 1, 2023
Do you want a villain to completely hate? This is your book! Hall gives you a thriller with twists that make you anxious! This book moves fast and feels almost like a horror movie!! There's not a lot of story on each character, so it's easy to stay focused on the insanity of Trent and fear his next move at the same time. This book gave me moments of discomfort, but I still had to find out what happened! Hall has a unique way to make you squirm and become obsessed all at the same time. I loved the 90's storyline and had nostalgic moments of my childhood. This book grabbed a hold of me and all of my emotions. Seriously, if you like books that suck you in and gives you real emotional reactions to the characters and plot, this is a must read!!
September 30, 2021
This book was dark and disturbing, fiendish and fascinating, intense and ingenious... The blurb does not even begin to do justice to the book... and hearing it as an audiobook made it even more disconcerting and difficult to deal with... I could predict some of the things that happened in the book, and it still twisted my gut when it happened...
I liked the lively and lovable Frazier family... especially Marybeth...
Trent made me feel uncomfortable, he was so unpredictable and unpleasant...
Read. This. Book... I mean listen to it...
I liked the lively and lovable Frazier family... especially Marybeth...
Trent made me feel uncomfortable, he was so unpredictable and unpleasant...
Read. This. Book... I mean listen to it...
December 29, 2021
I enjoyed reading every bit of this book. I loved the characters in this book so much. Leigh M. Hall has a way of getting in the heads of all of her characters and making you connect with them. I even find myself sympathizing a bit sometimes with the characters that aren’t really like able or good people, and that’s just good writing. I especially felt that way in this book. Plus I just love a good dark romantic thriller. I mean who doesn’t really? Seriously though I couldn’t put this book down.
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December 20, 2021This book has all of the best things a book can possibly have. It is set in the best time that ever was, the 90’s. It takes place in the best place there is, Texas. It has everything from witty banter, family drama, coming of age, teen angst, high school parties, mystery, murder, and so much more. If you are disappointed in this book, you didn't read it right.
June 10, 2021
Such a good read
I loved this story. Probably loved Gavin/Trent more than I should have. If you are looking for dark thrilling read, this is definitely it. I think what I loved most about this book was that it reminded me of movies I love, like Bully. Not the same plot, just the feel of it all. I also really loved that it took place in the 90s.
I loved this story. Probably loved Gavin/Trent more than I should have. If you are looking for dark thrilling read, this is definitely it. I think what I loved most about this book was that it reminded me of movies I love, like Bully. Not the same plot, just the feel of it all. I also really loved that it took place in the 90s.
November 25, 2023
Personally, the most thrilling (and frightening) thing about this awesome book is that the plot is completely believable. What if this really happened in real life? What if this really happened in real life with people just like these characters? I think it would play out exactly as the amazing author imagined. This was so fun to read! I could picture each scene in my head as if I were watching a movie. Well done and I totally recommend this book!
November 13, 2022
Wasn’t expecting that
Really enjoyed reading this book. Definitely not what I was expecting. The character development was great. I genuinely like this book and would recommend it to people who like unexpected twists.
Really enjoyed reading this book. Definitely not what I was expecting. The character development was great. I genuinely like this book and would recommend it to people who like unexpected twists.
February 5, 2023
My girl! So this one is the first I've read from Leigh and it has a special place in my dark thriller loving heart. This is a gritty thriller based in east Texas and j couldn't love it more. Follow leigh as each of her tales keeps you curious and wanting more.
September 14, 2023
A Rollercoaster Ride of a story
I finally got to read this book after having it on my “want to read” list for a while. It is an interesting, twisted story that will keep you guessing until the end! I’m thankful that Ms. Hall crafts such good books 📚!
I finally got to read this book after having it on my “want to read” list for a while. It is an interesting, twisted story that will keep you guessing until the end! I’m thankful that Ms. Hall crafts such good books 📚!
February 5, 2024
Mind-blowingly sick and twisted!
October 15, 2024
This book was a rollercoaster that kept spinning me around! I usually dont read suspense, but this was a nice change of pace.
The author told me the ending was a little eww and I totally agree.
The author told me the ending was a little eww and I totally agree.
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