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Soulscape #1-3
Soulscape: Books 1-3
When Dr. Frank Harlan, the head psychiatrist at Black Moon Asylum, took in six-year-old Alec Strom, he knew the child was evil. Yet despite the dark soul residing within Alec, Frank felt bonded to the child –compelled to save him from the darkness consuming him. After 13 years of striving to help Alec, Frank is startled to realize that the care he feels for his patient has stealthily developed into something deeper, stronger, than a mere doctor/patient relationship. But when Alec attacks and murders a visiting psychiatrist, Frank is terrified of what will become of Alec –and even more terrified of his own feelings for the disturbed and dangerous young man.
Now, Frank sits alone in his office at the Asylum on the night of Alec’s execution, awaiting news of Alec’s death. Alone with his memories of a troubled child he watched grow into a troubled young man…and somehow fell in love with along the way. When the fated call comes in, he is consumed with sadness and a sense of failure. But the awful night turns to horror when Frank is suddenly faced with the terrifying reality that evil isn’t so easily extinguished.
For two years, Frank Harlan has kept the memory of Alec Strom hidden deep in his mind – behind a door with a broken lock. Troubled by his attraction to the disturbed and dangerous young man, Frank has left the asylum and now struggles with the daily reality that Alec is still out there somewhere –and that a part of Frank longs for the boy to return.
One night, after sharing drinks with his longtime friend –Warden Ron McNeil –who urges him to let go of Alec’s memory and move on with his life, Frank meets a young go-go dancer who ignites his long-suppressed sexual desires. Frank takes the young man home and spends a passion-filled night with the boy… only to discover that not all things are as they appear.
Frank is horrified when he learns that Alec caused the bar fire—and why he did it. Believing that his best friend, Ron McNeil, was also one of Alec’s victims, Frank is devastated and forced to remove his blinders where Alec is concerned. Unwilling to be the “reason” behind Alec’s deadly acts, Frank is left with no choice but to send Alec away and insist he not come back. Alec displays no emotion in response to Frank’s decision and leaves.
Truths quickly surface that cause Frank to doubt his decision to send Alec away. When another fire in a remote area not far from the city is broadcast on the news within 24 hours of Alec’s departure –indicating two dead –Frank is convinced it is Alec’s doing. Realizing Alec is more dangerous out on his own, without supervision, Frank is compelled to find him and take him somewhere away from people –for everyone’s sake, including Alec’s. Yet locating someone who can change appearances at will, is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
CONTENT Explicit M/M sexual situation. Strong language. Violence.
Now, Frank sits alone in his office at the Asylum on the night of Alec’s execution, awaiting news of Alec’s death. Alone with his memories of a troubled child he watched grow into a troubled young man…and somehow fell in love with along the way. When the fated call comes in, he is consumed with sadness and a sense of failure. But the awful night turns to horror when Frank is suddenly faced with the terrifying reality that evil isn’t so easily extinguished.
For two years, Frank Harlan has kept the memory of Alec Strom hidden deep in his mind – behind a door with a broken lock. Troubled by his attraction to the disturbed and dangerous young man, Frank has left the asylum and now struggles with the daily reality that Alec is still out there somewhere –and that a part of Frank longs for the boy to return.
One night, after sharing drinks with his longtime friend –Warden Ron McNeil –who urges him to let go of Alec’s memory and move on with his life, Frank meets a young go-go dancer who ignites his long-suppressed sexual desires. Frank takes the young man home and spends a passion-filled night with the boy… only to discover that not all things are as they appear.
Frank is horrified when he learns that Alec caused the bar fire—and why he did it. Believing that his best friend, Ron McNeil, was also one of Alec’s victims, Frank is devastated and forced to remove his blinders where Alec is concerned. Unwilling to be the “reason” behind Alec’s deadly acts, Frank is left with no choice but to send Alec away and insist he not come back. Alec displays no emotion in response to Frank’s decision and leaves.
Truths quickly surface that cause Frank to doubt his decision to send Alec away. When another fire in a remote area not far from the city is broadcast on the news within 24 hours of Alec’s departure –indicating two dead –Frank is convinced it is Alec’s doing. Realizing Alec is more dangerous out on his own, without supervision, Frank is compelled to find him and take him somewhere away from people –for everyone’s sake, including Alec’s. Yet locating someone who can change appearances at will, is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
CONTENT Explicit M/M sexual situation. Strong language. Violence.
169 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2016
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A.M. Snead
116 books304 followersAuthor also writes the Phoenix Club series and Cowboy Gangster series under the pen name CJ BISHOP.
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December 17, 2025
Extraño, difícil, dramático
Frank apenas comenzaba como psiquiatra en un asilo, cuando una madre trajo a su hijo a quien consideraba un demonio encarnado. Frank sabía que había algo raro en el niño, pero no por eso dejo de cuidarlo e intentar entenderlo. Cuando este niño creció sus sentimientos hacia el también cambiaron. Pero podrá Frank aceptarlos? Que pasará con el niño ahora que es mayor?
Está es una historia dark, completamente. Los pocos momentos eróticos o semi dulces, son igual de oscuros. No entendí cuál era la naturaleza del niño si de verdad era un demonio o si solo era un psicópata. En fin, es un género que no leo con frecuencia, y aunque me pareció una lectura diferente, no me atrapo lo suficiente como para querer saber más.
Frank apenas comenzaba como psiquiatra en un asilo, cuando una madre trajo a su hijo a quien consideraba un demonio encarnado. Frank sabía que había algo raro en el niño, pero no por eso dejo de cuidarlo e intentar entenderlo. Cuando este niño creció sus sentimientos hacia el también cambiaron. Pero podrá Frank aceptarlos? Que pasará con el niño ahora que es mayor?
Está es una historia dark, completamente. Los pocos momentos eróticos o semi dulces, son igual de oscuros. No entendí cuál era la naturaleza del niño si de verdad era un demonio o si solo era un psicópata. En fin, es un género que no leo con frecuencia, y aunque me pareció una lectura diferente, no me atrapo lo suficiente como para querer saber más.
September 2, 2021
first off... this cover is gorgeous.. i wish this was out in paperback because holy hell its beautiful.. i loved this. it was dark and interesting.. fast paced and curious.. kept me guessing on what was happening next and who would do what and then i would think i had it figured out and nope. it was wonderful!
August 16, 2021
What a psychological thrill ride. Frank is a psychologist who starts to treat Alec at 6 years old. Over the 13 years he saw Alec, he developed feelings for him. The three short stories tells of the things that Alec does and how they finally get together. I recommend if you like supernatural stories.
August 29, 2023
Different but so good
Alec was taken to Dr Frank Harlan at the asylum when he was 6 , Doc’s care is all Alec has ever known. Now it’s time for Alec to face his execution and Doc will never see him again , or will he. MM romance with a hint of the paranormal I really enjoyed reading this and I just found out there’s a book 4 so off to find it now .
Alec was taken to Dr Frank Harlan at the asylum when he was 6 , Doc’s care is all Alec has ever known. Now it’s time for Alec to face his execution and Doc will never see him again , or will he. MM romance with a hint of the paranormal I really enjoyed reading this and I just found out there’s a book 4 so off to find it now .
September 9, 2023
New to me author
CJ bishop is a new to me author and I literally got this book because of the stunning cover and I'm so glad I did. each of the books in this bundled was amazing. It's such a dark and twisted and I loved it. Looking forward to starting the next book.
CJ bishop is a new to me author and I literally got this book because of the stunning cover and I'm so glad I did. each of the books in this bundled was amazing. It's such a dark and twisted and I loved it. Looking forward to starting the next book.
September 24, 2023
C J Bishop never disappoints and here we go with another stunning series. Dark and loaded with TWs and I absolutely love it.
Listened to the audio and the narrator is Simon Dornet, a new narrator to me, who is excellent.
Highly recommended!!!
Listened to the audio and the narrator is Simon Dornet, a new narrator to me, who is excellent.
Highly recommended!!!
August 29, 2023
I bought this audiobook because the blurb intrigued me. I love it so much. It's so dark and twisty. It makes my little black heart happy. 🖤 I can't wait for the next book. The narrator is awesome!
September 7, 2024
Soulscape
Thriller come paranormal story of how an entity.can possess people to right the wrong. How the dr doesnt believe hes all evil.
Thriller come paranormal story of how an entity.can possess people to right the wrong. How the dr doesnt believe hes all evil.
August 25, 2022
In exchange for an honest review, I got to read this 3 part book in the Re-released version of the Soulscape book series!
Frank works as a Psychologist and when he gets a little child as his patient that have to be locked up because of his dark inhumane powers and way of being, Frank makes it his life work to take care of him and save him from himself. Even tho he know that most likely he won’t be able to save the child from himself. The child Alec spends 13 years at the facility and in the end he ends up making a grave mistake that cost him his life, making Frank’s feelings that have slowly but surely grown for Alec over the years give him mixed feelings when Alec is sentenced to death for killing one of the doctors at the facility.
The first 3 books in this series is rather short but they are building up the momentum and the supernatural love story that the series is. this is an intense ride of passion, fear and a bit of angst and with characters that does their best to live with the consequences of falling in love that have to be hidden because of who Alec is and what he can do to anyone that stands in his way. So far I love this series and I can’t wait to read the next few books in the series soon!
Frank works as a Psychologist and when he gets a little child as his patient that have to be locked up because of his dark inhumane powers and way of being, Frank makes it his life work to take care of him and save him from himself. Even tho he know that most likely he won’t be able to save the child from himself. The child Alec spends 13 years at the facility and in the end he ends up making a grave mistake that cost him his life, making Frank’s feelings that have slowly but surely grown for Alec over the years give him mixed feelings when Alec is sentenced to death for killing one of the doctors at the facility.
The first 3 books in this series is rather short but they are building up the momentum and the supernatural love story that the series is. this is an intense ride of passion, fear and a bit of angst and with characters that does their best to live with the consequences of falling in love that have to be hidden because of who Alec is and what he can do to anyone that stands in his way. So far I love this series and I can’t wait to read the next few books in the series soon!
August 16, 2021
What a psychological thrill ride. Frank is a psychologist who starts to treat Alec at 6 years old. Over the 13 years he saw Alec, he developed feelings for him. The three short stories tells of the things that Alec does and how they finally get together. I recommend if you like supernatural stories.
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